Cook at Mount Pleasant

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Mount Pleasant, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares meal items according to established menus, resident preferences, and dietary requirements, while following food quality and safety policies. The role supports the Food & Nutrition Services department’s food ordering, receiving, storage, preparation, and service processes, and maintains a clean, safe work environment in accordance with sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures. The Cook may also lead the team when the Director of Food & Nutrition Services is absent and perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English, communicate effectively, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
Food Safety Manager Certification must be presented within 30 days of hire.
Ability to follow recipes and use basic math.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to work an assigned schedule that may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

One year of cooking experience in a healthcare setting is preferred; experience in a healthcare kitchen setting will be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to menus, resident diets, and preferences listed on tray cards.
Complete scheduled cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing walls and equipment, while following sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures and using PPE as instructed.
Carry out food ordering, receiving, storage, preparation, and service processes within the Department of Food & Nutrition Services.
Use equipment safely and promptly report equipment requiring service or repair.
Maintain clean and safe work areas in accordance with sanitary, safety, and infection-control procedures.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with the company attendance policy.
Promote positive customer service with residents, family members, guests, and team members.
Follow appropriate workplace behavior and the department dress code.
Lead the team in the Director of Food & Nutrition Services’ absence.
Perform other duties as needed.