Lead Cook/Assistant Chef (24343)

Cantex; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Cook/Assistant Chef to ensure patient meals are prepared and portioned per authorized menus in a timely manner in a sanitized environment. You will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines while maintaining food safety and quality across meal service.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, labeling and storing items, overseeing portions, and assisting in inventory. This role supports Nutrition Services and promotes patient safety through proper food handling and

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Current state Food Manager Certificate required.
• Experience in quality food preparation in healthcare or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of food on assigned menus.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, work and storage areas.
• Labels, dates and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains portion control and checks trays for temperature and appearance.
• Assists in inventory management and reports shortages or discrepancies.

Skills

English proficiency

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Manager Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the Cook/Assistant Chef position is to ensure that Patient meals are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus in a timely manner. This position ensures all meals are prepared in a sanitized environment and in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• Current state Food Manager Certificate.
• Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions

• Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
• Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
• Appropriately and immediately labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
• Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.
• Prepares special snacks and supplements as instructed by Nutrition Services Director/Chef and identifies with patient name, room number, date, and time.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in food service areas.
• Assists in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory and notifies Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies.
• Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for food preparation.
• Log and records temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers as appropriate.
• May assist in the training, orientation and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff when assigned as a PIE (Partner in Excellence).
• Instruct and supervise workers in maintenance and care of equipment in absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.
• Orient and instruct new employees in regulations and policies in conjunction with the Nutrition Services Director.
• Determine that food is prepared and served on trays as attractively as possible and that the flavor and temperature are correct (check trays as they leave department).
• Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs.
• Maintain portion control of foods served.
• Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from vendors.
• As needed, unpack and store food and supplies as they arrive.
• Maintain orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.
• Prepare tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

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