Cook (83506)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is looking for a dedicated Cook to ensure that resident meals are prepared according to dietary specifications and facility procedures. The ideal candidate will maintain sanitation and follow food handling protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Texas Food Handler Certificate, and preferably experience in a skilled nursing facility. Join our team to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident meals are properly prepared and apportioned.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment and utensils.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Knowledge of sanitation methods

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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

• 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.

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