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The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Cook - Fulltime
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$30,752 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Primary 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 Educational/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