Cook (87056)

Heritage Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, TX seeks a full-time Cook to ensure resident meals align with diet specifications, facility procedures, and sanitary regulations. The role requires preparing items per menus, maintaining clean equipment and work areas, and adhering to proper food handling standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with Universal Precautions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Universal precautions

Written directions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center - Austin, TX 78722

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.

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