Cook

Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Loan Repayment

Employee Assistance Plan

Pet Insurance Discount

Job summary

Sandy Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare fresh meals for patients and residents in a care setting. The role emphasizes adherence to therapeutic diets, recipe accuracy, and timely service within a hospital-like environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of dietary experience in medical facilities, and a valid food handler’s permit.

Qualifications

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets following standardized recipes.
• Maintain proper portion control and food quantities.
• Monitor food temperatures and document as required.
• Ensure adequate stock and report shortages.
• Fluent in English (speaking, writing, comprehension).

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Ensure food is prepared in proper quantity and on schedule.
• Use portion control utensils to ensure correct quantities.
• Check food temperatures and record as per policy.
• Ensure adequate food and supplies and report shortages.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu planning

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Culinary Arts is a calling, a passion. Our residents and patients look forward to their meal times and have high expectations of our nutrition staff. We are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to create fresh, delicious meals for our patients and residents. Utilize your background in culinary arts.

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, while utilizing standardized recipes to do so.


• Ensure that food prepared is of proper quantity and in accordance with established time schedules.


• Utilize correct portion control utensils during the preparation and duration of food service in order to ensure that the proper quantity of food is prepared.


• Check and maintain proper food temperatures during food preparation and services, making sure to record those temperatures according to the established policy.


• Ensure that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. are available at all times; reporting inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.


• Must possess at minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)


• Must have, as a minimum, 1 year of dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.


• Food handler’s permit required


• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.


• Must be able to speak, understand, and write fluently in English


• Reliable transportation required

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts


• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs


• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program


• 401(k)


• Paid Time Off Plan


• New Pet Insurance Discount available


• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.


• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction


• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts


• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)


• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund


• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!


• In-facility education programs and more!

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets