Cook

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals while ensuring food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in large-scale operations, equipped to handle various kitchen tasks. Join a team committed to providing excellent nutrition care and service.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Operates kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, and ovens.
• Follows proper hygiene and food storage procedures.

Skills

Food handling

Food preparation

Nutritional knowledge

Temperature monitoring

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Food processors

Ovens

Job description

Job Type: Weekends Only

Benefits Offered:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

Job Summary

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. We offer on-the-spot interviews at: 18648 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75252, USA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

• Two years of experience as a cook in a large-scale operation preferred.

• One year’s work experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian for menu changes.

• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides, and pre-prep sheets to determine food quantities.

• Prepares food following safe food handling guidelines per company policy and regulations;

• Assists with food ordering, storage, and preparation as designated; prepares food timely to maintain quality and serve on schedule.

• Maintains standards for food quality; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when needed; follows standardized recipes.

• Operates kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, slicers, steamers, food processors, ovens, ranges, and tilt skillets; cooks food by baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.

• Prepares modified consistency and diet foods; assists with special function meals.

• Completes pre-preparation tasks like washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables and fruits; slices meats and measures ingredients for accuracy.

• Prepares and serves attractive food with garnishes; tastes for palatability.

• Monitors and records food temperatures before serving.

• Makes menu adjustments under supervision; uses substitutes with approval.

• Follows proper hygiene and food storage procedures; checks refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

• Cleans equipment and work area; follows cleaning schedules; manages trash and dishwashing as assigned.

• Ensures timely meal service.

• In absence of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide reports to the Cook.

• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The Hillcrest of North Dallas provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.