COOK (FT)-The Bradford At Brookside

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Livingston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook/Assistant Chef ensures patient meals are prepared, cooked, and portioned according to authorized menus in a timely manner. Meals must be prepared in a sanitized environment and in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position also supports food-service operations, inventory, safe storage, staff orientation, and patient/resident safety.

Requirements

Current state Food Manager Certificate.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
High school education level is listed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality food preparation and production in a long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare or direct preparation of food items on assigned menus and follow food production and usage schedules while avoiding waste.
Label, date, and store food items and leftovers promptly after use.
Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, work areas, and storage areas after use.
Prepare or direct preparation of special items, meals, and snacks; prepare special snacks and supplements as instructed and label them with patient name, room number, date, and time.
Identify and correct safety hazards in food-service areas.
Assist with perpetual inventory, notify the Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies, check vendor deliveries against food order forms, and unpack and store supplies as needed.
Follow established food-preparation policies, practices, and standards.
Record food, refrigerator, freezer, and dispenser temperatures as appropriate.
When assigned as a Partner in Excellence, assist with training, orientation, and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff.
In the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef, instruct and supervise workers in equipment care and maintenance; orient and instruct new employees on regulations and policies in conjunction with the Director.
Check trays as they leave the department to ensure food is attractively presented and has the correct flavor and temperature.
Assist with standardizing recipes to meet menu needs and maintain portion control.
Maintain orderly and correct dry, freezer, and refrigerator storage of food items.
Prepare tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.
Function as a team leader and role model.
Review and enforce responsibilities under Cantex abuse-prevention policies; attend weekly in-services and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.
Help assure patient/resident safety and perform other assigned duties.