Dietary Cook

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Completes production sheets, food temperature checks, and fridge/freezer checks.
• Adheres to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Safety Manual regarding all food preparation practices.
• Ensures kitchen equipment clean-up daily.
• Ensures the preparation of all meals.
• Assists with special events.
• Assumes the lead of the department when the dietary manager is unavailable.
• Maintains preparation and service accuracy for all menu items, including proper temperature, taste, consistency, diet restriction, and portion control.
• Fulfills facility policies and procedures regarding proper sanitation, safety, and infection control as mandated by the Texas Department of Health.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (such as pureed, low sodium, mechanically soft, cold food preparation, etc.).
• Solves problems with patients and staff positively regarding food requests.
• Works safely with all equipment and duties.
• Assists with all meal transport as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing for proper kitchen operation, assists with staff training and scheduling, and works open positions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Position Qualifications

  • A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Graduate of a Culinary School preferred.
  • Five (5) years of experience in institutional or commercial food service preferred.
  • Maintains Food Handler Manager Certification preferred.
  • Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually thereafter.
  • Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility or obtain it within thirty (30) days of hire.

  Licenses/Certifications

  • Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility or obtain it within thirty (30) days of hire.

  Interpersonal Relationships

  • Embody the Nexus GOPTIC Core Values as personal talents of Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion for working with our patients.
  • Function as a positive supporter of the company and facility policies and procedures following the management team's lead and the administrative team—excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • The individual must be a self-starter with critical thinking skills and teaching skills.

  Physical Demands/Work Environment

  • This position primarily involves standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting to transfer patients daily.
  • This position requires using the arm, leg, and back muscles frequently and for extended periods and involves both hands and legs regularly.
  • This position requires regular work with equipment and movable parts.
  • This position requires work with hands in water and occasionally with or near chemicals.
  • Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, and interruptions, and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  Exposure/Infection Control

  • This position has a Personnel Exposure Risk associated with GROUP ONE for potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • See Facility Exposure Control Plan for more information on the Personnel Exposure Risk Index along with identified personal protective equipment required to be worn by an employee with a GROUP ONE rating for potential exposure.