Cook (86589)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Edna (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is hiring a Cook for Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edna, TX 77957. The role involves preparing and portioning meals according to resident diets and facility procedures.

Essential duties include following scheduled menus, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to proper food handling practices. A Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred, and prior nursing facility experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepared food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, utensils, work areas, storage, and serving areas.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Follow directions

Universal precautions

Nursing facility experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edna, TX 77957

Position Type: Full 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.

• 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