Dietary Cook

Job overview

The Dietary Cook role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is not specified. The cook prepares meals for patients at Nexus Neurorecovery Center. The role supports patient care by preparing and serving meals that meet menu standards and individual diet orders. Food safety, sanitation, accurate temperature and portion checks, and coordination with kitchen staff help ensure meals are prepared and delivered appropriately.

What you'll do

• Prepare meals
• complete production sheets and food temperature and refrigerator/freezer checks
• follow HACCP and facility sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures
• monitor menu-item temperature, taste, consistency, diet restrictions, and portions
• prepare special diet orders
• assist with meal transport and special events
• help with staff training and scheduling
• lead the department when the dietary manager is unavailable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dietary cook

patient meals

food preparation

special diets

haccp

food safety

kitchen operations

san antonio tx

nexus neurorecovery center

high school diploma required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Five years of institutional or commercial food-service experience and Food Handler Manager Certification are preferred. A current tuberculosis test is required within the first 14 days and annually thereafter; certification must be maintained or obtained within 30 days of hire.

About the employer

Nexus Neurorecovery Center - San Antonio is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.