Cook (86520)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Rio Grande City, TX, seeks a part-time cook to prepare resident meals according to diet specifications and facility procedures. You will cook items on scheduled menus, maintain sanitation of equipment and areas, follow food handling procedures, and support safe, nutritious meals for residents.

This role may involve light inventory tasks and adherence to healthcare dietary standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and dietary specifications.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Universal precautions

Follow oral/written directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care - Rio Grande City, TX 78582

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

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

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.