PRN Cook

PACS•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN Cook position is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The cook reports to the Dietary Supervisor and is expected to prepare tasteful meals in large quantities, follow prepared menus and portion control guides, and accurately prepare special diets. Key duties include maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment, recording food temperatures, preparing pureed foods, and cooperating with personnel in all departments. The cook also assists with serving meals, cleaning, and ensuring cleaning schedules are followed. This role has supervisory responsibilities when the Dietary Supervisor is absent. The position requires the ability to make food presentations appealing to residents, cooperate effectively, and be willing to both supervise and work under supervision. The cook must also report resident care concerns to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses and participate in the training of dietary staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Prepare special diets accurately.
Record food temperatures for the meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Cooperate effectively.
Supervise and work under supervision.
Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.