Cook - PRN

Discovery Mood; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

PaRC in Houston, TX is seeking a PRN cook to support food service at the facility. You will prepare meals according to planned menus, inspect diet trays, and coordinate with clinical nutrition staff to meet dietary needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of cooking experience. Flexibility for early shifts and weekends is expected, with on-call hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a cook or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure correct diet is served to each patient.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Oversee and adhere to HACCP procedures.
• Ensure meals are ready to be served at designated times.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Dietary Services.
• Work with the facility’s clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times
• Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal
• Oversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures
• Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks.
• Assure that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.
• Assist the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that a patient’s dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to patients who refuse foods served.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Employment Status:

PRN, on-call

Schedule:

5am1:30pm or 10am-6:30pm, as needed

Work Location:

Houston, TX

Compensation Range:

$15-20 hourly

Reference Number: 12370

Department: Food Service

City, State: Houston, TX

Employment Type: On-Call PRN

Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00

Shift Hours & Dates: 5am-1:30pm and 10am-6:30 pm in addition to some weekends

Virtual: No

Company: PaRC

Location: PaRC

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