Healthcare Cook & Assistant Chef for Resident Meals

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holidays & HP

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Plano, Texas seeks a Cook / Assistant Chef to prepare, cook, portion, and serve meals according to approved menus in a timely, sanitary environment. You will support daily food production, therapeutic diet compliance, and quality meal service in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include following dietary standards, labeling and storing items, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring temperature logs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items according to assigned and scheduled menus.
• Ensures food preparation follows dietary, nutrition and healthcare standards.
• Labels, dates, and stores food items and leftovers; minimizes waste.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, utensils, work areas, and storage areas.
• Supports therapeutic diet compliance and meal accuracy per resident needs.
• Assists in training and supervising Nutrition Services staff as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Quality food prep

English proficiency

Education

State Food Manager Certificate

Job description

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Plano, Texas seeks a Cook / Assistant Chef to prepare, cook, portion, and serve meals according to approved menus in a timely, sanitary environment. You will support daily food production, therapeutic diet compliance, and quality meal service in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include following dietary standards, labeling and storing items, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring temperature logs.