FT Cook
Mesquite Specialty Hospital in Mesquite,
Texas (in the Dallas–Fort Worth area)
is a long-term acute care hospital providing
advanced medical care for patients with
serious, prolonged illnesses or complex injuries.
We specialize in treating patients who need
extended hospitalization and intensive services
– such as ventilator/respiratory care, cardiac
monitoring, IV medication management, and
complex wound care – in order to recover
sufficiently before transitioning to home or a
lower level of care. Mesquite Specialty Hospital
offers an intimate, patient-focused setting with
all private rooms and an expert team, including
physicians, critical care nurses, respiratory
therapists, and rehabilitation staff. Our
caregivers approach each patient with
compassion and dedication, developing
individualized care plans that address both
medical and rehabilitative needs. Joint
Commission-accredited and honored for quality
respiratory care, Mesquite Specialty Hospital
provides a healing, supportive environment
where medically fragile patients can achieve Mesquite, Texas Just outside of Dallas, Mesquite provides big-city access with suburban comfort. It boasts family-friendly neighborhoods, entertainment venues, and a growing economy—all within a short drive to major attractions.
stabilization and begin their journey toward recovery.
We are seeking a Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
Wellness & Work Life Balance:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.
- Food Handlers License required.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.