Cook

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare and portion meals according to residents' diets and facility procedures.

You will maintain sanitary kitchen conditions, follow food handling rules, and support dietary staff in meeting nutritional guidelines and safety standards. Prior experience in a skilled nursing environment is preferred, and a Texas Food Handler Certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items on assigned menus.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, utensils, work areas, storage areas and serving areas.
• Follow dietary and sanitary regulations and facility procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Dietary compliance

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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