Weekend Cook

PACS•Mineola, TX

3d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Cook manages and operates the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and reports to the Dietary Supervisor. This is a part-time position working Friday through Sunday mornings, with a pay range of $18–$21 depending on experience. The role involves preparing meals and special diets, maintaining food safety and sanitation, assisting with meal service, and keeping the kitchen and serving equipment clean. The Cook may have supervisory responsibilities when the Dietary Supervisor is absent and may participate in training dietary staff. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility. A ServSafe Certificate must be obtained and maintained, and the employee must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health. Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The work involves frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to cooperate and work in harmony with personnel in all departments.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
Maintain the kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
Prepare tasteful meals and a variety of foods in large quantities.
Follow prepared menus and portion-control guides.
Prepare special diets accurately and prepare pureed foods.
Record food temperatures for meals.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving meals.
Clean the cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Present food appealingly to residents.
Follow all cleaning schedules.
Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and work cooperatively under supervision.