Cook - Fulltime (86947)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in The Woodlands, TX seeks a full-time cook at The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to prepare and portion meals according to resident diets, facility procedures, and sanitary regulations. Responsibilities include preparing items on scheduled menus and maintaining sanitation of equipment and work areas, while following proper food handling procedures.

A Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred, and prior skilled nursing facility experience is a

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 hazardous waste rules.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Hygienic methods

Universal precautions

Hazardous waste rules

Following directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Location: The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Spring, TX 77381

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

• 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

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.