COOK

Trinity Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center; Pasadena, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for Residents, staff, families and visitors while upholding high standards of quality and safety. The role requires supervising staff in the absence of the Dining Services Supervisor and following written recipes for accurate service.

The position also involves assisting the Dining Services Director with ordering, receiving, and stocking groceries, ensuring meals meet dietary needs, and training Cooks

Qualifications

• Must have English reading and speaking skills to follow written recipes and communicate with residents and staff.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to supervise staff in the absence of the Dining Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food served to residents, staff, families, and visitors for meals, activities, and events.
• Assist Dining Services Director with ordering, receiving, and stocking groceries from vendors.
• Prepare food that is high quality, tasty, nutritious, and served at the correct temperatures.
• Be aware of special dietary needs and prepare meals accordingly.
• Assist in training Cooks and Dietary Aids.
• Maintain kitchen and food safety per local/state health rules and company policy.
• Perform routine cleaning and equipment maintenance as directed.
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
• Report safety hazards to the Supervisor immediately.
• Perform duties as requested by the Director or Dining Services Director.
• Be available for different times/positions as scheduled.

Skills

Supervisory skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

The candidate for Cook must possess exemplary work ethics and the ability to supervise staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. Must have English reading and speaking skills to follow written recipes and communicate with Residents and staff. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 40 pounds. Also needs to be able to move about the facility quickly and to physically assist Residents and/or staff in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

1. Prepare all food served to Residents, staff, families, and visitors for meals, activities, and special events.
2. Assist the Dining Services Director as requested in ordering, receiving, and stocking groceries from Vendors.
3. Prepare food that is consistently high in quality:
   • Meals are in accordance with established menu
   • Meals are tasty and nutritious
   • Meals are attractive in appearance
   • Meals are served timely and at appropriate temperatures
4. Is aware of any special dietary needs and prepares and services meals accordingly to Residents with such special needs.
5. Assist in training Cooks and Dietary Aids as instructed by Dining Services Director.
6. Maintain kitchen and food in accordance with local and State health department rules and regulations and company policy. Observe proper hygiene and sanitation procedures in all aspects of daily duties.
7. As instructed by the Dining Services Director, perform routing cleaning and equipment maintenance.
8. Attend all meetings and in-services as requested by the Director or Dining Services Director.
9. Be observant and aware of any situation or occurrence in the facility that may pose a safety hazard to Residents or staff. Report such observation immediately to the Supervisor.
10. Perform job duties in accordance with safety rules.
11. Perform other duties as may, from time-to-time, be requested by the Director or Dining Services Director.
12. Be available to work times, days, or positions other than those scheduled as requested by the Dining Services Director or Director.