Cook-TX Full Time

FOCUSED CARE AT SHERMAN

903-893-6348

SERVICE BONUS OPPORTUNITY EACH PAY PERIOD

Focused Post Acute Care Partners, FPACP is a dynamic company with an expectation of excellence in the delivery of long-term care to every patient every day. We are looking for a Cook to join our great team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for preparing meals for the residents which meet their individual needs and preparing meals for special events as needed. The cook is responsible for ensuring the quality of prepared food items, the service to residents and the safety and sanitation of the Nutrition Services department are priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred

· Must have knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods

· One (1) year cooking experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Other cooking experience or successful completion of a cook’s training program (not a class) will be considered.

· Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal and/or written instructions in English

· Must be able to follow recipes and use basic math

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· To ensure resident safety.

· Prepares all food items on menu according to pre-determined recipes; works with other staff to plan meals

· Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures (this includes cleaning assignments as scheduled, cleaning equipment and following all safety rules to protect self, other employees, residents and guests) follow all sanitation policies and procedures for food storage preparation and transport

· Preparation of resident meal trays and checking all items on tray to ensure meal items meet prescribed individual resident needs as directed by nursing, dietician and/or physician

· Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items and supplies on shelves and in the walk-in freezers and refrigerators after deliveries (this requires the ability to safely bend, lift large, heavy boxes to shoulder height); must be able to withstand extreme temperature variations of the kitchen and walk-in freezers and refrigerators

· Report all accident/injuries to supervisor or nursing manager on duty if food Service Manager is not on duty

· Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies

· Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

· Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests

· Use appropriate workplace behavior; adhere to dress code at all times

· Understand that other duties not listed may be required as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays; non-exempt position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

At FPACP, we take pride in our culture and ROCKIN’ recognition program ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness). This program is used across the organization for team members, residents, family members, volunteers and business partners. The gamification component is a fun and competitive way team members level up monthly, getting one step closer to attending the annual FPACP Gala. Apply to find out more and become our next ROCKStar.

#becomearockstar #fpacprocks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
To protect the health and safety of our team members and residents during the COVID19 pandemic, we have put in place a number of precautionary measures, including but not limited to virtual interviews and our team members wearing masks.

Experience:

• professional cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License:

• Food Handler (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Company’s website:

• www.fpacp.com