Cook

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC • San Benito, TX

10d

About The Position

Is responsible for cooking meals and food service for patients as well as retail and catering.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Education: Minimum High School Degree or GED
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital, hotel kitchen, fast food or restaurant
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB.
• Complete and maintain food handling certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items strictly adhering to Sunny Glen recipes and designated production quantities as written on the “Daily Production Sheet.”
• Must have a properly calibrated thermometer.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the day and follow departmental cleaning, sanitation, and closing procedures.
• Label and date all food items.
• Break down all cardboard boxes and discard them.
• Assist management in any way that is conducive to the successful and efficient operation of the Kitchen.
• Work the serving line and maintain proper portion control.
• Adheres to the Facility’s Emergency Preparedness Program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other mandatory programs in the Facility as appropriate.
• Adheres to Facility’s Policies and Procedures including the confidentiality and Patient’s Rights Policies as outlined in the Facility’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED