Epic Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a living alternative for those unable to care for themselves. We offer a wide array of nursing and rehabilitation services for short and long-term stays. Our staff is committed to providing exceptional care for your family. From the admission of the first resident seeking help many years ago to today, our philosophy has always been and remains that living and rehabilitation must include caring for the mind, body and soul. When you can’t live or recover in your own home, we invite you to ours.

In order to continue to reach our goals as a company, we are seeking experienced Dietary Cooks to join our team. We are currently hiring for all shifts. Candidates should be able to perform the essential responsibilities as well as meet the qualifications listed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Knowledgeable of and utilizes a variety of cooking and food preparation equipment and techniques.
• Adjusts recipes to yield the required number of servings if necessary.
• Tests recipes and recommends changes in recipes.
• Prepares and cooks food in batches maintaining high quality and appeal.
• Portions food accurately.

• Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards, temperature standards, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Cleans up after preparation of foods.

• Complies with the Department of Health regulations, as well as the facility’s policies and procedures for food handling and storage.
• Reports to work as scheduled in a clean, neat uniform.
• Supervises food service aides as assigned.

• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Garnishes and decorates dished preparatory to serving to enhance presentation.

• Knowledgeable of simple food regimes and basic modified diets in regard to individual resident nutritional needs.
• Attends educational training/in-services as required.

• Performs other related dietary tasks as assigned.
• Knowledgeable of and implements all safety, universal precautions, and Company policies/procedures for the protection of residents, co-worker, and self.

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, reaching, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents within the facility.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must be able to lift and transfer a minimum of 25 pounds.

EDUCATION/EXPERIECE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Insurances
• IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• PTO and more!

Prepare and cook high quality hot and cold foods for regular and modified diets for residents, guests, and employees of the facility in accordance with the State Department of Health Rules and Regulations and the standards set forth by the facility by performing the following duties.

Coordinate Dietary activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Maintain Rights of Residents as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Laws and Regulations.