Senior Care Cook & Nutrition Specialist

Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals in a long-term care setting, following menus and standardized recipes. You will monitor food handling, safety guidelines, and maintain quality control.

Responsibilities include ordering assistance, reviewing menus and census data, preparing foods to meet nutrition standards, and ensuring timely service in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Review menus and census information to determine quantities.
• Prepare food with safe handling guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by supervisor.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety compliance

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals in a long-term care setting, following menus and standardized recipes. You will monitor food handling, safety guidelines, and maintain quality control.

Responsibilities include ordering assistance, reviewing menus and census data, preparing foods to meet nutrition standards, and ensuring timely service in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.