COOK (73325)

Regency Health Care, Inc.; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals according to residents' dietary specifications and ensure proper sanitation practices. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a Texas Food Handler Certificate, along with experience in food preparation and sanitation methods. The position emphasizes effective communication and dietary health compliance.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident meals are properly prepared.
• Maintain sanitation of work and storage areas.
• Follow food handling procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Sanitation and hygienic methods

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

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Job Details

Job Location: Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Elgin, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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