Cook (24297)

Cantex; Alvin (TX); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Supplemental insurance

Résumé du poste

Cantex in Alvin, TX is seeking a Cook/Assistant Chef to ensure patient meals are properly prepared and served according to approved menus, in a sanitized facility compliant with state and federal guidelines. The role includes following recipes, labeling and storing items, maintaining sanitation, supervising staff as needed, and assisting in training Nutrition Services staff.

A state Food Manager Certificate is required; English proficiency is essential, with benefits including 401K, CEU

Qualifications

• Current state Food Manager Certificate is required.
• Experience in quality food preparation in healthcare is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsabilités

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned menus.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and work areas; labels and stores items.
• Log temperatures of food, refrigerators, and dispensers as appropriate.
• Assists in training Nutrition Services staff when assigned as PIE.
• Orient and instruct new employees on regulations and policies.

Connaissances

English language proficiency

Formation

State Food Manager Certificate

Description du poste

Available shifts: Morning 5:00am-2:00pm Evening 12pm-8pm Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Cook/Assistant Chef position is to ensure that Patient meals are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus in a timely manner. This position ensures all meals are prepared in a sanitized environment and in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current state Food Manager Certificate.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Appropriately and immediately labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.
• Prepares special snacks and supplements as instructed by Nutrition Services Director/Chef and identifies with patient name, room number, date, and time.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in food service areas.
• Assists in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory and notifies Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies.
• Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for food preparation.
• Log and records temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers as appropriate.
• May assist in the training, orientation and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff when assigned as a PIE (Partner in Excellence).
• Instruct and supervise workers in maintenance and care of equipment in absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.
• Orient and instruct new employees in regulations and policies in conjunction with the Nutrition Services Director.
• Determine that food is prepared and served on trays as attractively as possible and that the flavor and temperature are correct (check trays as they leave department).
• Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs.
• Maintain portion control of foods served.
• Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from vendors.
• As needed, unpack and store food and supplies as they arrive.
• Maintain orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.
• Prepare tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

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• We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.