Cook

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laredo, TX, is seeking a dedicated Cook to ensure meals are prepared according to dietary specifications and facility procedures.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food preparation and sanitation. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food handling regulations.

This is a part-time position requiring a high school diploma and a Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident meals are properly prepared and apportioned.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job DetailsLocation: Laredo, TX 78040Position Type: Part Time

Primary Responsibilities

The 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 Functions

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and rules that govern hazardous waste
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Ability to follow oral and written directions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily all inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Lifting 1–25 lbs
• Lifting 25–50 lbs
• Lifting 50+ lbs
• Carrying 1–25 lbs
• Carrying 25–50 lbs
• Carrying 50+ lbs
• Pushing/Pulling 1–25 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling 25–50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs
• Sliding/Transferring 1–25 lbs
• Sliding/Transferring 25–50 lbs
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Speaking
• Driving
• Balancing/Climbing
• Stooping/Kneeling
• Crouching/Crawling
• Reaching
• Hearing/Listening
• Seeing
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning