Dietary Cook

Nexus Health Systems Ltd • San Antonio, TX

58d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for meal preparation and cooking quality food for our patients.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility or obtain it within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Embody the Nexus GOPTIC Core Values as personal talents of Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion for working with our patients.
• This position serves as a member of the overall team and is required to maintain a positive attitude towards all team members, patients, residents, visitors, contractors, vendors, and others.
• This position must also function as a positive supporter of the company and facility policies and procedures following the management team's lead and the administrative team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The individual must be a self-starter with critical thinking skills and teaching skills.
• This position primarily involves standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting to transfer patients daily.
• This position requires using the arm, leg, and back muscles frequently and for extended periods and involves both hands and legs regularly.
• This position requires regular work with equipment and movable parts.
• This position requires work with hands in water and occasionally with or near chemicals.
• Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, and interruptions, and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.
• This position has a Personnel Exposure Risk associated with GROUP ONE for potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Culinary School preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in institutional or commercial food service preferred.
• Maintains Food Handler Manager Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes production sheets, food temperature checks, and fridge/freezer checks.
• Adheres to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Safety Manual regarding all food preparation practices.
• Ensures kitchen equipment clean-up daily.
• Ensures the preparation of all meals.
• Assists with special events.
• Assumes the lead of the department when the dietary manager is unavailable.
• Monitors preparation and service accuracy for all menu items, including proper temperature, taste, consistency, diet restriction, and portion control.
• Follows facility policies and procedures regarding proper sanitation, safety, and infection control as mandated by the Texas Department of Health.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (such as pureed, low sodium, mechanically soft, cold food preparation, etc.).
• Solves problems with patients and staff positively regarding food requests.
• Works safely with all equipment and duties.
• Assists with all meal transport as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing for proper kitchen operation, assists with staff training and scheduling, and works open positions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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