Hotel Restaurant Prep Cook

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano
Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano in Plano, TX has an opportunity for a Cook who is passionate about creating quality food for our patients. A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in rehabilitative care! The Cook at Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano prepares food in accordance with standard menus and specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations; ensures proper storage of food and supplies; supports meal service; directs and assists in cleaning work areas, equipment, and floors; and follows all fire and safety practices and procedures.

Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients.

Safe Food Handling

Understands and follows guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods.

Tests and records temperatures of hot and cold foods and records temperatures of cold food storage areas. Properly discards expired or contaminated food items .

Complies with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures and uses required protective wear when performing daily tasks.

Food Preparation

Prepares foods using standardized recipes and in the required amounts specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements.

Uses available tools (spreadsheets, prep-at-a-glance, production guides) to ensure timely and accurate meal production and portion control. Incorporates proper steps to pull, thaw, and prep foods in advance of production needs.

Ensures foods are prepared and delivered at designated meal service times to support in-room dining schedules while maintaining food quality, proper temperature, and appearance standards.

General Food Service Duties:

Serves meals in accordance with facility methods using proper portion control and plating/presentation guidelines. Performs daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures.

Ensures serving lines and work areas are cleaned and sanitized after each use.

Cleans and organizes food storage areas.

Responsible for kitchen closing procedures in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.

One (1) year of experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, hospital, rehabilitation center, or similar institution preferred.

Food Handler’s Card required, or Food Safety Certification where required by local ordinance.

Must have a fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.