Cook (86873)

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

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks a full-time Cook at Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in George West, TX. You will prepare resident meals according to diet specifications and facility procedures.

You will maintain sanitation, follow food handling procedures, and ensure safe, nutritious meals. High school diploma preferred; Texas Food Handler Certificate preferred; experience in skilled nursing is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and hazardous waste rules.
• Previous skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals on assigned menus and according to diets.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, utensils, work areas, storage and serving area.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Universal precautions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - George West, TX 78022

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

QualificationsEducational/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

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Lifting - 25-50 lbs

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Lifting - 50+ lbs

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Carrying - 1-25 lbs

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Carrying - 25-50 lbs

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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

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Standing

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Sitting

X

Walking

X

Speaking

X

Driving

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Balancing/Climbing

X

Stooping/Kneeling

X

Crouching/Crawling

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Reaching

X

Hearing/Listening

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Seeing

X

Turning/Twisting/Leaning

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