Cook - Fulltime

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents according to prescribed diets and facility procedures. The role emphasizes sanitary food handling and accurate portioning within a nursing facility environment.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferably a Texas Food Handler Certificate, with knowledge of sanitation practices and universal precautions. Prior SNF experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate preferred.
• Ability to follow dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to residents' diets.
• Maintain sanitation of kitchen, equipment and storage areas.
• Follow facility procedures and sanitary regulations.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Dietary compliance

Universal precautions

SNF experience

Education

High school diploma

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe 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 FunctionsPrepared food items on assigned/scheduled menusMaintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage, area, and serving areaFollow proper food handling proceduresEducational/Training RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredLicensing RequirementsTexas Food Handler Certificate is preferredExperience RequirementsKnowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methodsKnowledge of Universal Precautions and rules that govern hazardous wastePrevious experience in skilled nursing facility is preferredAbility to follow oral and written directionsPhysical DemandsThe 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.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning X