Cook

Heritage Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, TX, is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing resident meals according to diet specifications, facility procedures, and sanitary regulations.

You will follow scheduled menus, maintain sanitation of equipment and areas, and ensure proper food handling to support resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and rules that govern hazardous waste.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepared food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage area, and serving area.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Hygienic methods

Universal Precautions

Hazardous waste rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Food Handler Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Cook ensures that the resident meals are properly prepared and apportioned according to the resident’s diet specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations.Essential FunctionsPrepared food items on assigned/scheduled menusMaintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage, area, and serving areaFollow proper food handling proceduresEducational/Training RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredLicensing RequirementsTexas Food Handler Certificate is preferredExperience RequirementsKnowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methodsKnowledge of Universal Precautions and rules that govern hazardous wastePrevious experience in skilled nursing facility is preferredAbility to follow oral and written directionsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning X