*Dietary Cook*
West Rest Haven Inc.
in West, TX, is a Top Performing Nursing Facility.
It is a community owned 120 bed facility.
West Rest Haven Inc.
is not part of a continuing care retirement community.
It participates in Medicare and Medicaid.
We are looking for a Dietary Cook to join our team.
This is a great opportunity to join a company that provides a caring environment to both our residents and staff.
Please see requirements before applying.
*Position Summary:*
The overall purpose of the Dietary Cook is to prepare foods for our nursing facility residents.
*Responsibilities:*
· The Cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the facility menu.
· Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Service Supervisor to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
· The Cook assists in assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning procedures are followed.
· The Cook must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
· The Cook must assist dietary aides as necessary and directs other employees with approval and in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor.
*Essential Functions:*
· A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Specialized training in foodservice is desirable.
May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
· Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete task.
· Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
· Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
· Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
· Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
· Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
· Written and oral communication skills Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
· Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.
· Requires current Food Handlers card (or ability to obtain one) issued by local Health Department.
*Dietary Cook Full Time Benefits*
· $500 Sign on Bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.
00 - $15.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 1 year
Shift:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
Weekly day range:
* Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person