Lead Hospital Kitchen Cook — Special Diets & Menu Prep

BANGS; Bangs (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BANGS in Bangs, Texas is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring safe, sanitary food preparation for residents in a hospital or long-term care setting. You will follow menus, prepare meals in large quantities, monitor temperatures, and assist with dietary needs as directed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, prior hospital or long-term care kitchen experience, and the ability to read recipes and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• 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.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year

Job description

BANGS in Bangs, Texas is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring safe, sanitary food preparation for residents in a hospital or long-term care setting. You will follow menus, prepare meals in large quantities, monitor temperatures, and assist with dietary needs as directed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, prior hospital or long-term care kitchen experience, and the ability to read recipes and procedures.