Cooks

At Sylvan Shores Health and Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers. Cook in Skilled Nursing / Healthcare La Porte, TX Position: Cook Schedule: Full- Time 5a - 1:30pm Responsibilities Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner. Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roast items per standardized recipesPrepares and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items per standardized recipesPrepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet ordersPlans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preservedDetermines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal productionMust maintain dependability and punctuality as outlined in Attendance Policy Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED a plusCurrent food managers certificateAt least one year of prior experience in food preparation in long-term care (Preferred)Ability to understand and following instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmeticAbility to understand measurements and conversionsAbility to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standardsKnowledge of kitchen equipment We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.