Cook - Fulltime (86081)

Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen, TX is seeking a Cook to prepare resident meals per diet specifications and facility procedures. This role requires ensuring sanitation and proper portioning while adhering to dietary rules and safety standards.

The ideal candidate may have a High School diploma or equivalent; Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred. Experience in a skilled nursing facility is advantageous, with ability to follow oral and written directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation practices

Ability to follow directions

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – McAllen, TX 78503.

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

• 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

• Lifting 1-25 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Lifting 25-50 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Lifting 50+ lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Carrying 1-25 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Carrying 25-50 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Carrying 50+ lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Standing – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Sitting – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Walking – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Speaking – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Driving – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Balancing/Climbing – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Crouching/Crawling – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Reaching – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Hearing/Listening – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Seeing – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently