Cook; Split Shift

Accel at Willow Bend – Cook - Split Shift

Accel at Willow Bend is located in Plano, TX and offers an opportunity for a passionate Cook to create quality food for our residents. A rewarding career awaits at our facility, which specializes in rehabilitative care. If you are an experienced Cook
, we want you.

The Cook prepares food in accordance with standard menus, facility procedures, prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations; follows recipes; ensures proper storage of food and supplies; supervises serving of meals by wait staff; directs and assists in cleaning work areas, equipment, and floors; ensures all residents receive meals; and follows fire and safety practices and procedures.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team recognized for their achievements and contributions. Join our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company‑paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events, and much more.

At Accel at Willow Bend in Plano, TX
, you will be part of a well‑respected facility impacting the lives of our residents, our team, and the community. We look forward to you joining us!

Safe Food Handling

• Understands and follows guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods.
• Completes the daily Quick Check departmental review in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager or as requested.
• Tests and records temperatures of hot and cold foods; records temperature of cold food storage areas; corrects or addresses negative results to the attention of supervisor.
• Properly discards expired or contaminated food items.
• Performs and enforces hand washing, wearing of gloves, and use of hair restraints.
• Complies with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures and uses required protective wear when performing daily tasks.

Food Preparation

• Follows and enforces methods to control cross‑contamination.
• Prepares foods using standardized recipes and in the required amount specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements.
• Uses available tools (spreadsheet, pre‑at‑a‑glance, production guides) to ensure timely and correct meal production and portion control; incorporates steps to properly pull, thaw and prep foods in advance of production need.
• Ensures foods prepared are served within meal serving hours and that quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.

General Food Service Duties

• Serves meals in accordance with facility methods using correct portion control and plating/presentation guidelines; provides a texture‑appropriate garnish for all entrees.
• Performs daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Ensures serving line and work area are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
• Cleans and arranges food storage areas.
• Properly stores, chills, and reheats leftovers for later use.
• Manages use of the 3‑compartment sink and clean‑up of cooking pots & pans.
• Assists other department staff as needed to ensure timely production, service, and clean‑up.
• Is responsible for close of the kitchen (PM shift) in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• In the absence of NSM, is responsible for overall departmental function and compliance and will maintain communication with Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Other duties as assigned.

• One year experience as a cook in hotel, restaurant, hospital, or similar institution preferred.
• Food handlers’ card required, or Food Safety Certification where required by local ordinance.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Must be able to tactfully communicate with co‑workers, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Must have regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off with Cash‑Out and Donation Options
• Paid Holidays
• Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
• Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
• Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services
• Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace