Cook (PRN)

The Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX has an opportunity for a Cook passionate about creating quality food for our residents. A rewarding career awaits at a facility specializing in rehabilitative care.

Responsibilities

• Safe Food Handling
  • Understands and follows guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods.
  • Completes the daily Quick Check departmental review in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager or as requested.
  • Tests and records temperatures of hot and cold foods; records temperature of cold food storage areas. Corrects or addresses negative results to the attention of supervisor.
  • Properly discards expired or contaminated food items.
  • Properly performs and enforces hand washing, wearing of gloves, and use of hair restraints.
  • Complies with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures; uses required protective wear when performing daily tasks.
• Food Preparation
  • Follows and enforces methods to control cross-contamination.
  • Prepares foods using standardized recipes and in the required amount specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements.
  • Uses available tools (spreadsheet, prep-at-a-glance, production guides) to ensure timely and correct meal production and portion control.
  • Incorporates steps to properly pull, thaw, and prep foods in advance of production need.
  • Ensures foods prepared are served within meal serving hours and that quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• General Food Service Duties
  • Serves meals in accordance with facility methods and using correct portion control and plating/presentation guidelines.
  • Provides a texture-appropriate garnish for all entrees.
  • Performs daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
  • Ensures serving line and work area are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
  • Cleans and arranges food storage areas.
  • Properly stores, chills, and reheats leftovers for later use.
  • Is responsible for proper use of 3-compartment sink and clean-up of cooking pots and pans.
  • Assists other department staff as needed to ensure timely production, service, and clean-up.
  • Is responsible for close of the kitchen (PM shift) in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • In the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager, is responsible for overall departmental function and compliance and will maintain communication with Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, hospital, or similar institution preferred.
• Food handlers’ card required, or Food Safety Certification where required by local ordinance.
• Must have a 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

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Employee appreciation events