Cook

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano in Plano, TX, seeks a Cook who will prepare meals for patients following standard menus and dietary guidelines. You will ensure proper food storage, sanitation, and timely service while supporting a multidisciplinary team in rehabilitative care.

The role requires 1 year of cook experience, a Food Handler’s Card or equivalent certification, and a commitment to safety and reliability in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• One year of cook experience in hospital, rehab, hotel, or similar setting preferred.
• Food Handler’s Card or local food safety certification required.
• Fundamental sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene understanding.
• Clear communication with coworkers, patients, and public required.
• Regular, predictable attendance essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard menus, recipes, and dietary/sanitation regulations.
• Prepare foods using recipes and production worksheets, manage portions.
• Ensure timely meal delivery and in-room dining while maintaining quality and temps.
• Perform daily kitchen cleaning and sanitation as per procedures.
• Assist in closing procedures and coordinate with NSM/Administrator as needed.
• Support other departments to ensure timely production and service.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Reliability

Education

Food Handler’s Card or Food Safety Certification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Production guides

Job description

Plano, TX

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano Plano, TX Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano in Plano, TX has an opportunity for a Cook who is passionate about creating quality food for our patients. A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in rehabilitative care! If you are an experienced Cook, we have the opportunity for you. The Cook at Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano prepares food in accordance with standard menus and specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations; follows recipes; ensures proper storage of food and supplies; supports meal service; directs and assists in cleaning work areas, equipment, and floors; ensures all patients have received meals; and follows all fire and safety practices and procedures. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions. Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients. We offer competitive compensation, employee appreciation events, and much more. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity. We look forward to you joining our team!

Job Responsibilities

Safe Food Handling

• Understands and follows guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods.
• Completes the daily Quick Check departmental review in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager (NSM) or as requested.
• Tests and records temperatures of hot and cold foods and records temperatures of cold food storage areas. Corrects or reports negative results to the attention of the supervisor.
• Properly discards expired or contaminated food items.
• Properly performs and enforces handwashing, use of gloves, and hair restraints.
• Complies with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures and uses required protective wear when performing daily tasks.

Food Preparation

• Follows and enforces methods to control cross-contamination.
• Prepares foods using standardized recipes and in the required amounts specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements.
• Uses available tools (spreadsheets, prep-at-a-glance, production guides) to ensure timely and accurate meal production and portion control. Incorporates proper steps to pull, thaw, and prep foods in advance of production needs.
• Ensures foods are prepared and delivered at designated meal service times to support in-room dining schedules while maintaining food quality, proper temperature, and appearance standards.

General Food Service Duties

• Serves meals in accordance with facility methods using proper portion control and plating/presentation guidelines. Provides a texture-appropriate garnish for all entrées.
• Performs daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Ensures serving lines and work areas are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
• Cleans and organizes food storage areas.
• Properly stores, chills, and reheats leftovers for later use.
• Is responsible for proper use of the three-compartment sink and cleanup of cooking pots and pans.
• Assists other department staff as needed to ensure timely production, service, and cleanup.
• Responsible for kitchen closing procedures in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• In the absence of the NSM, is responsible for overall departmental function and compliance and will maintain communication with the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, hospital, rehabilitation center, or similar institution preferred.
• Food Handler’s Card required, or Food Safety Certification where required by local ordinance.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Must be able to tactfully communicate with coworkers, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must have regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.