Care Center Cook

CookGeorgetown Nursing and Transitional Care - Georgetown, TX 78628OverviewPosition Type Full TimeDescriptionPrimary ResponsibilitiesThe 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 FunctionsPrepared food items on assigned/scheduled menusMaintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage area, and serving areaFollow proper food handling proceduresQualificationsEducational/Training RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredLicensing RequirementsTexas Food Handler Certificate is preferredExperience RequirementsKnowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methodsKnowledge of Universal Precautions and rules that govern hazardous wastePrevious experience in skilled nursing facility is preferredAbility to follow oral and written directionsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily 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 - FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs - XLifting - 25-50 lbs - XLifting - 50+ lbs - XCarrying - 1-25 lbs - XCarrying - 25-50 lbs - XCarrying - 50+ lbs - XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs - XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs - XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs - XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs - XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs - XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs - XStanding - XSitting - XWalking - XSpeaking - XDriving - XBalancing/Climbing - XStooping/Kneeling - XCrouching/Crawling - XReaching - XHearing/Listening - XSeeing - XTurning/Twisting/Leaning - X