Cook (86398

Job Details

Job Location:

Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040
Position Type:
Full Time

• 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.

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Texas Food Handler Certificate is preferred

• 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

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.

• Lifting 1-25 lbs
  - Rarely
• Lifting 25-50 lbs
  - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ lbs
  - Rarely
• Carrying 1-25 lbs
  - Rarely
• Carrying 25-50 lbs
  - Rarely
• Carrying 50+ lbs
  - Rarely Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs
  - Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs
  - Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs
  - Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs
  - Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs
  - Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs
  - Rarely
• Standing
  - Rarely
• Sitting
  - Rarely
• Walking
  - Rarely
• Speaking
  - Rarely
• Driving
  - Rarely
• Balancing/Climbing
  - Rarely
• Stooping/Kneeling
  - Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling
  - Rarely
• Reaching
  - Rarely
• Hearing/Listening
  - Rarely
• Seeing
  - Rarely
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning
  - Rarely