Cook (86520)

Job DetailsJob Location: Starr County Nursing and Transitional Care - Rio Grande City, TX 78582Position Type: Part TimePrimary Responsibilities The Cook ensures that the resident meals are properly prepared and apportioned according to the resident’s diet specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations. Essential Functions Prepared food items on assigned/scheduled menus Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage, area, and serving area Follow proper food handling procedures QualificationsEducational/Training Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred Licensing Requirements Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred Experience Requirements Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods Knowledge of Universal Precautions and rules that govern hazardous waste Previous experience in skilled nursing facility is preferred Ability to follow oral and written directions Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting - 1-25 lbs     X Lifting - 25-50 lbs     X Lifting - 50+ lbs   X   Carrying - 1-25 lbs     X Carrying - 25-50 lbs     X Carrying - 50+ lbs   X   Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs     X Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs     X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs   X   Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X     Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X     Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X     Standing     X Sitting X     Walking   X   Speaking   X   Driving X     Balancing/Climbing X     Stooping/Kneeling   X   Crouching/Crawling X     Reaching   X   Hearing/Listening     X Seeing     X Turning/Twisting/Leaning   X