Cook (87056)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Cook for Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Austin, TX. The role focuses on preparing resident meals according to diets, facility procedures, and sanitary regulations.

Essential duties include cooking per menu, maintaining cleanliness of equipment and areas, and adhering to proper food handling procedures. A high school diploma is preferred, with a Texas Food Handler Certificate optional.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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Walking
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Speaking
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Driving
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Hearing/Listening
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