Cook - Acute

Palms Behavioral Health

Harlingen, Texas, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; b...
Not specified; consider "onsite" based on the role's nature.
Prepare meals according to dietary guidelines
Maintain food safety and temperature logs
Manage kitchen inventory and stock rotation
Palms Behavioral Health is seeking a Cook for their facility in Harlingen, Texas. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while adhering to food safety regulations and dietary guidelines

Job Summary

  • The Cook is responsible for implementing menus and coordinating food preparation for patients, staff, and visitors at Palms Behavioral Health.
  • Candidates must ensure all meals are appealing, nutritious, and high-quality while strictly adhering to food sensitivity and allergy requirements.
  • Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Matching Summary

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Palms Behavioral Health is seeking a Cook for their facility in Harlingen, Texas. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while adhering to food safety regulations and dietary guidelines.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plan; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare meals according to dietary guidelines
  • Maintain food safety and temperature logs
  • Manage kitchen inventory and stock rotation
  • Follow sanitary and infection control procedures
  • Direct staff in meal preparation and serving

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in institutional food service settings
  • Ability to prepare therapeutic and restrictive diets
  • Strong organizational skills for scheduling
  • Commitment to nutritional quality and appeal

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Two or more years of institutional food service experience
  • SERV Safe Certification or similar food safety certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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