Veterans Kitchen Cook — Meaningful Meals & Growth

HMR Veteran Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance*

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services is seeking a dedicated Cook to nourish veterans with nutritious, quality meals in a respectful environment. You will follow recipes, ensure safety, assist with special events, and maintain sanitation standards while supporting resident needs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of food safety, and at least 1 year of healthcare cooking experience or related training. English instruction is required, and a Food Handlers Certificate is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• One year of healthcare cooking experience preferred; other relevant experience or cook training accepted.
• Able to follow recipes, understand instructions in English, perform basic math, and obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes cleaning assignments as scheduled for cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Follow all sanitation policies and procedures for food storage preparation and transport.
• Preparation of resident meals and checking all items to ensure meal items meet prescribed individual resident needs as directed by nursing, dietician, and or physician.
• Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items and supplies on shelves and in the freezers and refrigerators.
• Must maintain regular attendance according to the Company’s attendance policies.
• Use tactful and appropriate communication with staff, guests, and residents.
• Adhere to uniform policy according to the Company’s policies and Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed.
• Attend and participate in educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled, or directed.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation practices

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

HMR Veterans Services is seeking a dedicated Cook to nourish veterans with nutritious, quality meals in a respectful environment. You will follow recipes, ensure safety, assist with special events, and maintain sanitation standards while supporting resident needs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of food safety, and at least 1 year of healthcare cooking experience or related training. English instruction is required, and a Food Handlers Certificate is encouraged.