COOK (81641)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bastrop, TX is seeking a part-time Cook to ensure that meals for residents are properly prepared according to dietary specifications. The Cook will be responsible for food preparation, sanitation of work areas, and proper food handling procedures. Candidates with a high school diploma and a Texas Food Handler Certificate are preferred. This role requires knowledge of food preparation and hygiene, with previous experience in a skilled nursing facility being an advantage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Sanitation and hygienic methods

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bastrop – Bastrop, TX 78602

Overview

Position Type: Part Time

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