History:

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.  

To be successful as a head cook, you should have the creativity to develop new recipes and the leadership skills to ensure   that your team understands what is required of them. An excellent head cook should be able to handle multiple duties simultaneously and should be extremely organized. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the cooking line and serving line. This individual must be able to be creative in menu writing and stay up to date with current culinary trends. Must be able to accurately efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups de jour, and all other food products prior to cooking. Also be able to perform other duties around the kitchen as assign by The Nutrition Services Director. Able to train and development cooks and prep cooks. Takes inventory of all areas of the kitchen that holds and stores food products. Perform monthly trainings with the cook staff.     

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.     

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must have a Serv Safe Food Handlers Certification prior or within 30 days of hire.

Experience:

• One (1) year experience as a Cook or (1) year in a hospital setting. 
• Bilingual preferred but not required

Mission Statement:

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Physical Requirements

High potential for exposure to blood and body   fluids. Personal protective equipment   required for at-risk procedures. Exposure to risk in the form of disease, radiation, and disoriented   and/or combative patients. May be requested to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations which are   considered emergent.

Vision Statement:

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.