Cook (PRN)

Haven Oaks Healthcare; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Oaks of Longview is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals according to menu, monitor food handling, and ensure nutritionally appropriate dishes. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and adherence to Federal, State and local regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with ordering, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and meeting meal schedules while supporting residents in a five-star facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor for menu changes.
• Reviews menus and census information to determine quantities of food to prepare.
• Prepares food according to safety guidelines and state/federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by supervisor; prepares food in a timely manner.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality; uses substitutes when required and follows recipes.
• Operates kitchen equipment (blenders, mixers, slicer, steamer, oven, range); cooks as required.
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods; assists with special function meals.
• Pre-prepares vegetables/fruits; measures or weighs for menu accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively; tastes to ensure palatability.
• Monitors food temperatures prior to meal service; adjusts as needed.
• Records menu changes under supervision; uses substitutes with approval.
• Adheres to handwashing, labeling, packaging, and sanitation standards; handles waste properly.
• Cleans kitchen area and equipment; maintains cleanliness according to schedule.
• Ensures meals are served on time and meets schedules.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Long-term care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

*Benefits available for Full Time employee’s*

Job type: PRN

*****Five Star Facility*****

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Your Job

Come experience and embrace the highest level of care at Oaks of Longview. We are a proud five star facility that recognizes its outstanding employees and celebrates their excellence.

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations;
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu; Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval.
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; Thaws foods appropriately; Stores food using correct packaging and labeling; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; Takes trash to dumpster if assigned; Washes pots and pans when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Oaks of Longview provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.