Cook (87631)

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

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks a Cook for the Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harlingen, TX. You will prepare meals according to residents’ diets, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, and follow set food-handling procedures.

Candidates should be able to follow written and oral directions; a Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

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

Food handling procedures

Follow directions

Hygienic practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Harlingen, TX 78550

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.

• 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