PRN Cook - Fort Bend Healthcare Center - Quick Hire!

Fort Bend HealthCare Center, located in Rosenberg, TX, is a reputable skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing high-quality care to its patients. As part of the Cantex Continuing Care Network, the center emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that respects individual differences and values the contributions of all team members. The facility is committed to maintaining the highest standards of healthcare and patient satisfaction by employing skilled and compassionate professionals in various roles across its operations. The center welcomes applicants who are eager to be part of a progressive healthcare environment that prioritizes patient safety, continuous education, and comprehensive benefits. For more details about the facility, visit cantexcc.com. The Cook/Assistant Chef position at Fort Bend HealthCare Center plays a vital role in the Nutrition Services department, ensuring that patient meals are prepared according to authorized menus accurately and in a timely manner. This part-time role requires an individual who is meticulous about food preparation, sanitation, and compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations. The incumbent will work within a sanitized environment, adhering strictly to guidelines that promote health and safety for both patients and staff. Beyond regular meal preparation duties, this position involves maintaining proper labeling, inventory control, and assisting with special dietary needs and snacks as directed by the Nutrition Services Director or Chef. The Cook/Assistant Chef contributes significantly to patient care by ensuring meals meet quality, nutritional, and safety standards, and by supporting overall operational efficiency in the kitchen. This role demands detail orientation, teamwork, and the ability to oversee and train new staff members when assigned. Responsibilities include managing food production schedules, minimizing waste, ensuring correct portion control, and maintaining all food preparation and storage areas in a clean, organized state. The candidate will also be expected to log temperature checks to ensure food safety and compliance. In addition to technical skills, this role requires strong communication abilities, especially the capacity to read, write, and speak English proficiently. Candidates must possess a current state Food Manager Certificate and preferably have experience in quality food preparation in long-term care or a healthcare setting. The position also includes leadership elements such as supervising workers, orienting new employees, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Nutrition Services unit. Cantex offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and various medical and supplemental insurance plans, all contributing to a highly competitive compensation package. Working at Fort Bend HealthCare Center means joining a team-oriented environment that values professionalism, patient safety, and employee growth in a rewarding healthcare career.

• Current state food manager certificate
• experience in quality food preparation and production in either long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred
• ability to read, write, and speak the English language