Cook (23862)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill - Denison, TX is seeking a Cook/Assistant Chef to prepare patient meals per approved menus in a timely, sanitary environment, following applicable guidelines and regulations. This full-time role collaborates with Nutrition Services to maintain food safety and quality.

Responsibilities include portion control, labeling leftovers, maintaining storage with proper temperatures, and assisting in staff training.

Qualifications

• Current state Food Manager Certificate.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Assists in training, orientation and supervision of Nutrition Services staff when assigned.
• Ensures food is served at correct temperatures and is appetizing on trays.

Skills

English proficiency

Food preparation

Education

State Food Manager Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Skilled Nursing at Beacon Hill - Denison, TX 75020

Position Type: Full Time - PRN

Job Category: Nutrition Services

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Cook/Assistant Chef position is to ensure that Patient meals are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus in a timely manner. This position ensures all meals are prepared in a sanitized environment and in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Current state Food Manager Certificate.

Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.

Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Appropriately and immediately labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.
• Prepares special snacks and supplements as instructed by Nutrition Services Director/Chef and identifies with patient name, room number, date, and time.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in food service areas.
• Assists in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory and notifies Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies.
• Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for food preparation.
• Log and records temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers as appropriate.
• May assist in the training, orientation and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff when assigned as a PIE (Partner in Excellence).
• Instruct and supervise workers in maintenance and care of equipment in absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.
• Orient and instruct new employees in regulations and policies in conjunction with the Nutrition Services Director.
• Determine that food is prepared and served on trays as attractively as possible and that the flavor and temperature are correct (check trays as they leave department).
• Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs.
• Maintain portion control of foods served.
• Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from vendors.
• As needed, unpack and store food and supplies as they arrive.
• Maintain orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.
• Prepare tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

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We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.