Cook

Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockport, TX is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare resident meals according to diet specifications and facility procedures. The role emphasizes sanitation, portion control, and compliance with dietary and sanitary regulations.

You will prepare items on assigned menus, maintain clean work areas and equipment, and follow safe food handling practices. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; a Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and hazardous waste rules.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resident meals according to diet specifications and menus.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, utensils, work area, storage, and serving areas.
• Follow proper food handling procedures and facility procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Hygienic methods

Universal precautions

Following directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Food Handler Certificate

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.ActionRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbsXLifting - 25-50 lbsXLifting - 50+ lbsXCarrying - 1-25 lbsXCarrying - 25-50 lbsXCarrying - 50+ lbsXPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbsXSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbsXStandingXSittingXWalkingXSpeakingXDrivingXBalancing/ClimbingXStooping/KneelingXCrouching/CrawlingXReachingXHearing/ListeningXSeeingXTurning/Twisting/LeaningX