Cook

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC • Brownsville, TX

13d

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.

Benefits

• Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees