Cook - PRN

Caraday Healthcare • Round Rock, TX

4d

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves food, including texture-modified meals and therapeutic diets, according to the facility menu. The Cook follows applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies and procedures to provide quality food service. The role assists with receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food, as well as sanitation and cleaning procedures.

The Cook assists dietary aides as needed and, with approval, directs other employees when the Dining Services Director is absent. The position requires attention to detail, professional conduct, a neat and well-groomed appearance, dependability, and the ability to work effectively with others. The work is performed in a clinical environment, and the schedule is assigned, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English and follow directions.
• Ability to follow meal preparation and serving schedules.
• Dependability and experience working in facilities that use quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety, and sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, clients, personnel, and the public.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Must live in the service area.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training in foodservice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food, including texture-modified and therapeutic diets, according to the facility menu.
• Prepare food in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
• Assist with proper food receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Assist dietary aides as necessary.
• Direct other employees with approval and in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Follow directions and complete tasks, including adhering to meal preparation and serving schedules.
• Read and accurately apply food tray card requirements.
• Maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Use protective gear for appropriate functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED