Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards * Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors * Maintains friendly, helpful, positive attitude
Conroe, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards * Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors * Maintains friendly, helpful, positive attitude
$10 - $14/hr
Line Cook must be ready to work applying food preparing rules dictate from County Health Department. Line Cook´s Duties and Activities: 1. Prepare and present plates to diners. 2. Keep workstation ...
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$10 - $14/hr
Line Cook must be ready to work applying food preparing rules dictate from County Health Department. Line Cook´s Duties and Activities: 1. Prepare and present plates to diners. 2. Keep workstation ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$11.75 - $15.75/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$11.75 - $15.75/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Cypress, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $17.25/hr
Line Cook must be ready to work applying food preparing rules dictate from County Health Department. Line Cook´s Duties and Activities: 1. Prepare and present plates to diners. 2. Keep workstation ...
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Cypress, TX · On-site
$13.75 - $17.25/hr
Line Cook must be ready to work applying food preparing rules dictate from County Health Department. Line Cook´s Duties and Activities: 1. Prepare and present plates to diners. 2. Keep workstation ...
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$13.25 - $18/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$10 - $15/hr
Line Cook must be ready to work applying food preparing rules dictate from County Health Department. Line Cook´s Duties and Activities: 1. Prepare and present plates to diners. 2. Keep workstation ...
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$10 - $15/hr
Line Cook must be ready to work applying food preparing rules dictate from County Health Department. Line Cook´s Duties and Activities: 1. Prepare and present plates to diners. 2. Keep workstation ...
Shenandoah, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Shenandoah, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
Conroe, TX · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$12 - $16/hr
Possession of a food handler's permit, if required by state or county regulations. * Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets. * Recent institutional cooking experience and/or exposure to ...
$15 - $18.75/hr
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, ensuring compliance with state, county, and ... Strong cooking skills and ability to follow recipes and presentation standards. * Ability to work ...
$15 - $18.75/hr
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, ensuring compliance with state, county, and ... Strong cooking skills and ability to follow recipes and presentation standards. * Ability to work ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$20.26 - $24.43/hr
... County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the ... Education: High School/ GED preferred or three years institutional cooking experience Work ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$20.26 - $24.43/hr
... County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the ... Education: High School/ GED preferred or three years institutional cooking experience Work ...
$7.91 - $8.98
2% of jobs
$8.98 - $10.05
4% of jobs
$10.05 - $11.12
9% of jobs
$12.19 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$11.12 - $12.19
10% of jobs
$12.19 - $13.26
14% of jobs
The median wage is $13.98 / hr.
$13.26 - $14.33
16% of jobs
$14.33 - $15.40
15% of jobs
$15.79 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$15.40 - $16.47
12% of jobs
$16.47 - $17.54
9% of jobs
$17.54 - $18.61
5% of jobs
$18.61 - $19.68
3% of jobs
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$14
$19
Cooks employed by Cook County often work in institutional kitchens such as hospitals, correctional facilities, schools, or senior centers. Daily responsibilities include preparing and cooking large batches of meals, adhering to specific dietary restrictions, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Cooks typically work as part of a team and may be required to assist with inventory management, menu planning, and coordinating meal service schedules. The work environment can be fast-paced, especially during peak meal times, but offers a structured routine and opportunities to make a positive impact on the community.
A Cook County job refers to a position within the government of Cook County, Illinois, which includes roles in various departments such as public health, transportation, law enforcement, and administration. These jobs serve the residents of Cook County and often come with competitive salaries, benefits, and job security. Opportunities range from entry-level roles to specialized professional positions. Applicants typically need to meet specific qualifications, which vary by job title.
To thrive as a Cook in a county institution, strong culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience in large-scale food preparation are essential, often supported by a food handler's certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, menu planning software, and adherence to health regulations is typically required. Excellent teamwork, time management, and adaptability are important soft skills for handling high-volume meal production and diverse dietary needs. These skills ensure nutritious, safe, and efficient meal service for residents or facility clients within county-run institutions.

$13.25 - $18/hr
Full-time, Part-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 19 hours ago
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Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.
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