Compassionate Cook - Senior Living Dining & Growth

Army Residence Community; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army Residence Community in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents under the supervision of the Chef on duty. You will handle soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and special diets, ensuring quality and timely service in the dining room and Health Care Center.

You must pass pre-employment checks and contribute to a supportive kitchen team that values service, integrity and teamwork as part of our mission to care for retired military heroes.

Qualifications

• Prepares, seasons and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, sauces, stews, casseroles and other food items for consumption in the dining room and the Health Care Center.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures it from storage, freezer,
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Prepare and cook meals for residents requiring special diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, sauces, stews, casseroles and other food stuffs for consumption in the dining room and the Health Care Center.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures it from storage, freezer.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders.

Job description

The Army Residence Community in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents under the supervision of the Chef on duty. You will handle soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and special diets, ensuring quality and timely service in the dining room and Health Care Center.

You must pass pre-employment checks and contribute to a supportive kitchen team that values service, integrity and teamwork as part of our mission to care for retired military heroes.