Part-Time Dietary Cook — Nutritious, Resident-Focused Meals

PACS Group (United Kingdom); Mission Valley (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Career growth

Meaningful work

Résumé du poste

Mission Valley Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our team for part-time hours. You will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and work with the dietary team to ensure safety and timely service.

The ideal candidate has prior healthcare kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Current Food Handler's Certification or ability to obtain it is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or institutional food service preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets is a plus.
• Current Food Handler's Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Compassionate approach when working with residents and healthcare team members.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure meals meet residents' nutritional needs and physician-ordered diets.
• Prepare and modify meals to accommodate special dietary needs, including diabetic, low-sodium, and texture-modified diets.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items to maintain freshness and comply with food safety standards.
• Assist with inventory and communicate food and supply needs to dietary leadership.
• Support meal service and ensure proper portion sizes and presentation.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff, nursing, and other members of the care team.
• Help ensure residents receive meals that are nutritious, appealing, and prepared according to their individual needs.

Connaissances

Healthcare cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Adaptability

Formation

Food Handler's Certification

Description du poste

Mission Valley Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our team for part-time hours. You will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and work with the dietary team to ensure safety and timely service.

The ideal candidate has prior healthcare kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Current Food Handler's Certification or ability to obtain it is required.