Cook Staff

HMR Veteran Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents at the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home in Houston, TX. The role focuses on meeting dietary needs while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will follow approved recipes, maintain sanitation policies, and collaborate with nursing staff to deliver nutritious meals to veterans. The position is on-site with no travel, offering full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• One year of healthcare cooking experience preferred; other relevant experience or cook training accepted.
• Able to follow recipes, understand instructions in English, perform basic math, and obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures, including kitchen cleaning and equipment upkeep.
• Ensure proper storage, preparation and transport sanitation for food items.
• Prepare resident meals and verify they meet prescribed needs with nursing/dietician/physician.
• Stock and rotate inventory on shelves, freezers and refrigerators.
• Maintain regular attendance according to company policies.
• Communicate effectively with staff, guests, and residents.
• Adhere to uniform policy and protect resident confidentiality.
• Coordinate with other departments to plan dietary services.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other related assignments as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home
Houston, TX 77048, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Rate : $17 USD per hour
• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $18 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COOKS001203

Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes

At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Cooklooking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans.

Why Join HMR Veterans Services?

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance*
• And Much More!

What You'll Do

As a Cook, you will prepare meals that meet individual resident and veteran needs, including special events, while ensuring food quality, service, and departmental safety and sanitation.Responsibilities include:

• Prepare all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes cleaning assignments as scheduled for cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Follow all sanitation policies and procedures for food storage preparation and transport.
• Preparation of resident meals and checking all items to ensure meal items meet prescribed individual resident needs as directed by nursing, dietician, and or physician.
• Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items and supplies on shelves and in the freezers and refrigerators.
• Must maintain regular attendance according to the Company’s attendance policies.
• Use tactful and appropriate communication with staff, guests, and residents.
• Adhere to uniform policy according to the Company’s policies and Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed.
• Attend and participate in educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled, or directed.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• One year of healthcare cooking experience preferred; other relevant experience or cook training accepted.
• Able to follow recipes, understand instructions in English, perform basic math, and obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer
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