Cook; PRN

At Sylvan Shores Health and Wellness
, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

Cook in Skilled Nursing / Healthcare (PRN - As Needed)

La Porte, TX

Position: Cook

Schedule: PRN (As Needed)

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roast items per standardized recipes
• Prepares and serves all sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items per standardized recipes
• Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production
• Must maintain dependability and punctuality as outlined in Attendance Policy

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Current food handlers permit (Required)
• At least one year of prior experience in food preparation in long-term care (Preferred)
• Ability to understand and following instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.