Cook

Regency Integrated Health Services; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare and portion meals according to diet specifications and facility procedures. Your role ensures compliance with dietary and sanitary regulations while supporting resident well-being.

The position emphasizes accurate food preparation, hygiene, and following safety guidelines; prior experience in a skilled nursing environment is preferred. This on-site role offers steady hours within our health care facility in Texas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Cook ensures resident meals are prepared and apportioned per diet specs and regulations.
• Prepare food items on assigned menus and maintain sanitation of equipment and areas.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation and hygiene

Dietary adherence

Oral/written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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)
• 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 (preferred)
• Ability to follow oral and written directions

Licensing Requirements

Texas Food Handler Certificate (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Lifting 1-25 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Lifting 25-50 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Lifting 50+ lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Carrying 1-25 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Carrying 25-50 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Carrying 50+ lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs: may be required occasionally or frequently
• Standing, walking, speaking, driving, balancing/climbing, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, reaching, hearing/listening, seeing, turning/twisting/leaning: all may be required occasionally or frequently