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Hospital Cook

Mission Regional Medical Center
medical insurance, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Mission
900 South Bryan Road (Show on map)
Jul 15, 2025

Hospital Cook
Facility

Mission Regional Medical Center



Location

US-TX-Mission

ID
2025-212710

Category
Service

Position Type
Per Diem

Shift
Variable

Job Type
Non-Exempt



Overview

We are seeking a Hospital Cook, sometimes referred to as our Food Service Cook. The Hospital Cook will work in our hospital cafeteria, responsible for preparing meals to staff, patients, and visitors while ensuring they meet dietary requirements and safety standards. The Food Service Cook will collaborate with dietitians to create menus, manage inventory, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment. Their role is vital in supporting patient health and satisfaction through nutritious, well-prepared meals. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift's Available: Varied

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

    Competitive compensation
  • Medical insurance benefit plan
  • 401K
  • Sick leave accrual

** If you have experience as a Cook in a healthcare setting / healthcare hospitality you are encouraged to apply! **



Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Cook meals according to recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians
  • Prepare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs, such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or pureed foods
  • Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus that are balanced, appealing, and compliant with hospital policies and patient requirements
  • Follow strict sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety
  • Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
  • Monitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items
  • Properly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations


Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  1. County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

  1. Two (2) years experience in food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience preferred.
  2. Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Per Diem


Shift

Variable


Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf



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