Cook-Days

Village Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Village Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation in Fort Worth is seeking a motivated cook to join our dietary team. The role involves preparing meals according to menus, following safety and nutrition guidelines, and delivering quality food service in a five star care setting.

This full-time position offers a split shift (two mornings and two afternoons) and a benefits package including 401(k), dental, health, life and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian for menu changes.
• Reviews menus and production guides to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by supervisor.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality and uses substitutions when required.
• Operates kitchen utensils and equipment and cooks foods by baking, roasting, broiling or steaming.
• Prepares consistency-modified and diet foods; assists with special meals as needed.
• Cleans kitchen area and equipment; follows sanitation and labeling procedures.
• Meets meal schedules and assists the Dietary Manager as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalency

Tools

Blenders & mixers

Slicer

Steamer

Job description

*Benefits available for Full Time employee’s*

Job type: Split Shift (2 days 5:30am-2p, 2 days 12:30pm to 8:30pm)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Your Job

Come experience and embrace the highest level of care at Village Creek Wellness and Rehab. We are a proud five star facility that recognizes its outstanding employees and celebrates their excellence.

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations;
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu; Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval.
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; Thaws foods appropriately; Stores food using correct packaging and labeling; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; Takes trash to dumpster if assigned; Washes pots and pans when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Village Wellness and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.