COOK (73448)

Priority Management; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Management Group, LLC in Cedar Hill, TX seeks a skilled cook for Cedar Hill Healthcare Center. You will prepare meals according to planned menus, follow safety standards, and help with ordering and storage to ensure meals are served on time.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, dietary accuracy, and teamwork with dietitians and supervisors. Previous long-term care cook experience is preferred; this is a day-shift, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalency.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year's work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and recipes, with supervision for changes.
• Review menus and census info to determine quantities.
• Prepare food following safe handling guidelines and codes.
• Assist with ordering, storage and timely preparation of meals.
• Maintain quality and use substitutes as needed; follow recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment (blenders, mixers, slicers, steamers, ovens, ranges).
• Prepare diet-consistent and special function meals as needed.
• Prepare produce and weigh/meat portions for accuracy.
• Serve attractively with gravies and garnishes; test for palatability.
• Monitor temperatures and record as required.
• Make menu changes under supervision or dietitian approval.
• Follow sanitation, labeling and waste procedures; clean work areas.
• Support meal schedules and assist Dietitian/Manager as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Safe food handling

Menu planning

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalency

Two years as cook in large-scale operation

One year in long-term care

Tools

Blenders

Mixer

Food slicer

Steamer

Food processor

Convection oven

Range

Tilt skillet

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cedar Hill Healthcare Center - Cedar Hill, TX 75104Job Shift: DayPosition Description

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu; Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval.
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; Thaws foods appropriately; Stores food using correct packaging and labeling; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; Takes trash to dumpster if assigned; Washes pots and pans when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aides are accountable to the Cook.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsQualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year's work experience in long term care preferred.

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.