Cook - Residential

New Hope Ranch

New Hope Ranch is a residential treatment center focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment, and reintegration for people suffering from substance abuse.

Services are provided on our beautiful 49-acre ranch just 15 minutes from downtown Austin Texas

New Hope Ranch's mission has two basic purposes: to improve social behavior and enhance personal recovery and growth.

The organization has a culture of innovation that thrives on the creation of new services that meet the community's needs while maintainingeffectiveness, excellence, and professionalism.

New Hope Ranch values an integrated system of high-quality care focused on best practices, easy access to services, and providing a full range of services in an efficient manner.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place.

Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Position Summary:

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Job Functions:


* Review menus prior to preparation of food.


* Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.


* Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Dietary Services.


* Work with the facility's clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.


* Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.


* Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.


* Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.


* Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.


* Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.


* Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.


* Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.


* Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.


* Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times


* Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal


* Oversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures


* Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated


* Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.


* Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks.


* Assure that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.
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