Cook

LAUREL COURT; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and supplemental保险

Job summary

Laurel Court in Alvin, TX seeks a Cook/Assistant Chef to ensure patient meals are prepared and served according to approved menus in a timely, sanitary environment. The role demands adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations, with emphasis on safety and portion control.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, labeling and storing items, supervising staff as needed, and maintaining inventory and sanitation standards under the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience in quality food preparation in healthcare or long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned menus.
• Adheres to production schedules and portion controls to minimize waste.
• Labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Prepares special items, meals, and snacks as instructed.
• Checks trays for correct flavor and temperature before serving to patients.
• Maintains inventory and notifies of shortages or discrepancies.
• Log temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers.

Skills

English proficiency

Experience in food preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Skilled Nursing at Laurel Court - Alvin, TX 77511Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nutrition ServicesDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Cook/Assistant Chef position is to ensure that Patient meals are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus in a timely manner. This position ensures all meals are prepared in a sanitized environment and in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current state Food Manager Certificate.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Appropriately and immediately labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.
• Prepares special snacks and supplements as instructed by Nutrition Services Director/Chef and identifies with patient name, room number, date, and time.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in food service areas.
• Assists in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory and notifies Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies.
• Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for food preparation.
• Log and records temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers as appropriate.
• May assist in the training, orientation and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff when assigned as a PIE (Partner in Excellence).
• Instruct and supervise workers in maintenance and care of equipment in absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.
• Orient and instruct new employees in regulations and policies in conjunction with the Nutrition Services Director.
• Determine that food is prepared and served on trays as attractively as possible and that the flavor and temperature are correct (check trays as they leave department).
• Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs.
• Maintain portion control of foods served.
• Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from vendors.
• As needed, unpack and store food and supplies as they arrive.
• Maintain orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.
• Prepare tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends weekly in‑services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits and EEO

• We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.