Job DetailsJob Location Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX Position Type Full Time DescriptionPrimary 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. ActionRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyLifting- 1-25 lbsXLifting - 25-50 lbsXLifting - 50+ lbsXCarrying - 1-25 lbsXCarrying - 25-50 lbsXCarrying - 50+ lbsXPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbsXSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbsXStandingXSittingXWalkingXSpeakingXDrivingXBalancing/ClimbingXStooping/KneelingXCrouching/CrawlingXReachingXHearing/ListeningXSeeingXTurning/Twisting/LeaningX