Dietary Cook — Hospital Kitchen, Flexible Schedule

Nexus Health Systems Ltd; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Health Systems Ltd in Shenandoah, TX seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve dietary meals and to carry out the requests of Supervisors and Dieticians to ensure food is served at the proper temperature and with consistent quality.

Daily duties include completing a detailed tracking log of meals served, substitutions, and temperature checks; strict adherence to the Food Safety manual; timely meal preparation; daily kitchen cleanup; grocery shopping in absence of the Dietary Manager;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in institutional or commercial food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily tracking log of meals, substitutions, and temperature checks.
• Adheres to the Food Safety manual for all food preparation practices.
• Ensures timely preparation of all meals.
• Ensures daily kitchen cleanup.
• Maintains adequate food supplies and proper storage with rotation.
• Follows Texas Department of Health sanitation, safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (pureed, low sodium, mechanical soft).
• Documents daily temperature checks for refrigerators and freezers.
• Works safely with all equipment.
• Addresses patients, staff, and visitors with warmth and respect.
• Uses time efficiently and completes duties without sacrificing quality.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet department and hospital needs.
• Participates in Food and Nutrition Services process improvement projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper chemical use and storage.
• Prepares and delivers formulas in the absence of dietary aide.
• Assists in the delivery of food trays and PM formulas.
• Maintains tray accuracy of at least 80%.
• Represents the department in the absence of the Dietary Manager to administration, physicians, and other team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nexus Health Systems Ltd in Shenandoah, TX seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve dietary meals and to carry out the requests of Supervisors and Dieticians to ensure food is served at the proper temperature and with consistent quality.

Daily duties include completing a detailed tracking log of meals served, substitutions, and temperature checks; strict adherence to the Food Safety manual; timely meal preparation; daily kitchen cleanup; grocery shopping in absence of the Dietary Manager;