Cook - SUD, Residential

Parcbh; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

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Job summary

PaRC is seeking a PRN, on-call Cook in Houston, TX, to prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements. You will work with the dietitian and dietary services Director to ensure quality food service and proper portion control. Shifts include 5am–1:30pm or 10am–6:30pm, as needed.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of cooking experience. Compensation ranges from $15 to $20 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to patient nutrition and

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 diet trays to assure correct diet is served to each patient.
• Work with the clinical nutritionist and implement changes as required.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes.
• Ensure meals are ready at designated meal times and served with proper portions.
• Oversee dishwashing and maintain HACCP procedures.

Skills

Food prep

HACCP knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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: 10026

Department: Food Service

City, State: Houston, TX

Employment Type: On-Call PRN

Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00

Shift Hours & Dates: 5am1:30pm or 10am-6:30pm

Virtual: No

Company: PaRC

Location: PaRC

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