COOK (67454)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Laredo, TX is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents per diet specifications and ensure the sanitation of all kitchen and serving areas. This part-time role requires a high school diploma and preferably a Texas Food Handler Certificate. Candidates should possess knowledge of food preparation and sanitation methods. Join a dedicated team focused on providing quality dietary service in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident meals are properly prepared according to diet specifications.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and work area.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Sanitation and hygienic methods

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040

Overview

Position Type: Part Time 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

Educational/Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Licensing Requirements

• Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred

Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and rules that govern hazardous waste
• Previous experience in skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Ability to follow oral and written directions

Physical Demands

The 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.

• Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting- 1-25 lbs X Lifting - 25-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 25-50 lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X