Job DetailsJob Location Renaissance Care Center - Gainesville, TX Position Type Full Time Description Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. Job Summary: The overall purpose of the Cook/Assistant Chef position is to ensure that Patient meals are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus in a timely manner. This position ensures all meals are prepared in a sanitized environment and in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. QualificationsQualifications:
- Current state Food Manager Certificate.
- Experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares or directs preparation of food items on assigned/scheduled menus.
- Adheres to food production and usage schedules and avoids waste.
- Appropriately and immediately labels, dates, and stores food items/leftovers after use.
- Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, all work, and storage areas by cleaning immediately after use.
- Prepares or directs preparation of special items, meals, and snacks.
- Prepares special snacks and supplements as instructed by Nutrition Services Director/Chef and identifies with patient name, room number, date, and time.
- Identifies and corrects safety hazards in food service areas.
- Assists in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory and notifies Nutrition Services Director of shortages or discrepancies.
- Complies with established policy, practices, and standards for food preparation.
- Log and records temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and dispensers as appropriate.
- May assist in the training, orientation and supervision of newly hired Nutrition Services staff when assigned as a PIE (Partner in Excellence).
- Instruct and supervise workers in maintenance and care of equipment in absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef.
- Orient and instruct new employees in regulations and policies in conjunction with the Nutrition Services Director.
- Determine that food is prepared and served on trays as attractively as possible and that the flavor and temperature are correct (check trays as they leave department).
- Assist in standardization of recipes to meet menu needs.
- Maintain portion control of foods served.
- Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from vendors.
- As needed, unpack and store food and supplies as they arrive.
- Maintain orderly and correct storage of all food items, dry storage, freezer storage, and refrigerator storage.
- Prepare tray cards in the absence of the Nutrition Services Director/Chef/Ticket Aide.
- Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
- Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
- Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
- Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.