Cook (87659)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown Nursing and Transitional Care in Georgetown, TX is seeking a cook to prepare meals in accordance with resident diets and facility procedures. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and adherence to dietary standards.

The position requires perfection in food handling, and candidates with a high school diploma are preferred; a Texas Food Handler Certificate is also preferred. This is a full-time role in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Ability to follow oral and written

Hygienic methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Georgetown Nursing and Transitional Care - Georgetown, TX 78628

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


• Lifting - 25-50 lbs


• Lifting - 50+ lbs


• Carrying - 1-25 lbs


• Carrying - 25-50 lbs


• Carrying - 50+ lbs


• Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs


• Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs


• Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs


• Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs


• Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs


• Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs


• Standing


• Sitting


• Walking


• Speaking


• Driving


• Balancing/Climbing


• Stooping/Kneeling


• Crouching/Crawling


• Reaching


• Hearing/Listening


• Seeing


• Turning/Twisting/Leaning