Dietary Cook — Hospital & Long-Term Care Kitchen Lead

SILVERCREEK in; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Cook for a hospital/long-term care facility in Texas. In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, you will manage kitchen operations and supervise dietary staff as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, following menus, portion control, special diets, and reporting care concerns. Must have ServSafe certification and maintain health standards; training and equal opportunity statements follow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year hospital/long-term care cook experience

Job description

PACS is seeking a Cook for a hospital/long-term care facility in Texas. In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, you will manage kitchen operations and supervise dietary staff as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, following menus, portion control, special diets, and reporting care concerns. Must have ServSafe certification and maintain health standards; training and equal opportunity statements follow.