Cook

About the Role

Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Texarkana, TX has an opportunity for a Cook that is passionate about creating quality food for our residents. If you are an experienced Cook, we have the opportunity for you at a facility that specializes in rehabilitative care. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team recognized for their achievements and contributions, making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with standard menus and specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations; follow recipes.
• Ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
• Supervise serving of meals by wait staff; ensure all residents have received meals.
• Direct and assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, and floors.
• Ensure fire and safety practices and procedures are followed.
• Understand and follow guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods.
• Complete the daily Quick Check departmental review in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager or as requested.
• Test and record temperatures of hot and cold foods; record temperature of cold food storage areas; correct or address negative results to the attention of supervisor.
• Properly discard expired or contaminated food items.
• Properly perform and enforce hand washing, wearing of gloves, and use of hair restraints.
• Comply with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures; use required protective wear when performing daily tasks.
• Follow and enforce methods to control cross-contamination.
• Prepare foods using standardized recipes and in the required amount specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements.
• Use available tools (spreadsheet, prep-at-a-glance, production guides) to ensure timely and correct meal production and portion control; incorporate steps to properly pull, thaw and prep foods in advance of production need.
• Ensure foods prepared are served within meal serving hours and that quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.
• Serve meal in accordance with facility methods and using correct portion control and plating/presentation guidelines; provide a texture appropriate garnish for all entrees.
• Perform daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Ensure serving line and work area are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
• Clean and arrange food storage areas.
• Properly store, chill, and reheat leftovers for later use.
• Properly use 3 compartment sink and clean cooking pots & pans.
• Assist other department staff as needed to ensure timely production, service, and clean-up.
• Close the kitchen (PM shift) in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• In the absence of NSM, oversee overall departmental function and compliance, maintaining communication with Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year experience as a cook in hotel, restaurant, hospital, or similar institution preferred.
• Food handlers’ card required, or Food Safety Certification where required by local ordinance.
• Must have fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Must be able to tactfully communicate with co-workers, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Must have regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options
• Paid Holidays
• Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
• Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
• Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services
• Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace
• Employee appreciation events and much more