COOK

Paradigm at the Creek; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paradigm at the Creek in Wharton, TX is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our skilled nursing facility team. This full-time, day-shift role offers a compassionate work environment and opportunities to contribute to residents' daily meals and nourishment.

Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, maintaining clean kitchen areas, coordinating with food service staff, and ensuring meals meet diet orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ServeSafe Food Handler certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' cook experience in restaurant or institution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods per directions and laws.
• Maintain clean kitchen and equipment.
• Coordinate with food service staff to meet resident orders.
• Provide food according to diets and orders.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and supervisors.

Education

High School Degree / GED

ServeSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Paradigm at the Creek - Wharton, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a dedicated Cook to join the Paradigm Healthcare family.

Job Duties

• Clean food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment
• Clean other areas of facility as directed
• Cook foods as directed and consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate activities with food service staff
• Cut cooked or raw foods as directed
• Prepare foods for cooking and serving
• Serve food as directed
• Stock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directed
• Ensure that food is provided to residents consistent with orders or diet instructions
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• High School Degree / GED
• Food Handler certification pursuant to requirements by the State (ServeSafe Certification preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience as a cook in a restaurant or institution

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.