Dietary Cook | On Call

Houston Transitional Care

Prepare meals in large quantities
Follow prepared menus and portion control
Maintain sanitary kitchen environment
The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent

Job Summary

  • The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.
  • Essential duties include preparing tasteful meals in large quantities while strictly adhering to portion control guides and special diet requirements.
  • The position requires maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while ensuring all cleaning schedules are followed.

Matching Summary

The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare meals in large quantities
  • Follow prepared menus and portion control
  • Maintain sanitary kitchen environment
  • Record food temperatures accurately
  • Prepare pureed foods for residents
  • Supervise kitchen in absence of supervisor

Nice-to-have

  • Cooperate with personnel in all departments
  • Make food presentation appealing to residents
  • Participate in staff orientation and training
  • Willing to work under supervision
  • Report resident care concerns effectively

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year experience as a cook
  • Hospital or long term care facility experience
  • ServSafe Certificate required
  • PCC knowledge preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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