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Position range in Hidalgo County $25k - $47k Per Year Cooks
Waterford Gardens
Occupation:
Chefs and Head Cooks
Location:
Mission, TX - 78572
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
09/14/2026
Positions available: 2
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/17/2026
Expires:
10/14/2026
Job #: 17068718
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Experience
1 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Help for .
CNA/Cook Position:
CNA/Cook
Department:
Nursing / Dietary
Reports To:
Director of Nursing / Dietary Manager
Employment Type:
Full-Time / Part-Time Job Summary The CNA/Cook is responsible for providing compassionate direct care to residents while also assisting with meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment. This position requires excellent communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to resident comfort, dignity, and well-being. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Certified Nursing Assistant Duties
Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
Assist residents with eating, hydration, and positioning as needed.
Take and record vital signs and observe residents for changes in condition.
Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the nurse or supervisor.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Follow infection-control, safety, and resident-care procedures.
Provide respectful, compassionate care while protecting residents' privacy and dignity.
Assist with transfers, ambulation, and repositioning according to care plans.
Cook and Dietary Duties
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to menus, dietary requirements, and special diets.
Follow recipes, portion-control guidelines, and food-safety regulations.
Prepare meals that accommodate allergies, texture modifications, and physician-ordered diets.
Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, food-preparation, and dining areas.
Properly store, label, and rotate food supplies.
Monitor food temperatures and follow safe food-handling procedures.
Assist with serving meals and maintaining a pleasant dining environment.
Wash dishes, clean equipment, and maintain kitchen supplies.
Report food shortages, equipment problems, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Qualifications
Current CNA certification as required by the state.
Previous cooking or food-service experience preferred.
Experience working with seniors or in a healthcare, assisted-living, or long-term-care setting preferred.
Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare and dietary team.
Dependable, compassionate, patient, and professional.
Ability to lift, transfer, push, or pull as required by the position.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to assist residents with mobility and transfers.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift supplies or equipment.
Ability to safely perform both resident-care and kitchen duties.