Cook

The Clairmont Retirement Community

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sunshine Retirement Living is seeking a dedicated food services team member to prepare nutritious meals in accordance with community menus and recipes. You will help ensure portion-control standards, proper food handling, and timely service for residents in a collaborative kitchen setting.

As part of a team, you will support meal setup, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety procedures while working under time constraints to meet daily deadlines.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent
2
Must be 18 years of age
Culinary Arts Degree or two (2) years’ experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking preferred
Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail
Knowledge of and ability to comply with Food Service sanitation practices
Ability to courteously work with staff and residents in resolving food service problems
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance and customer service
Meets state related requirements (as applicable for position)
Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards
Satisfactorily pass company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions
Prepare meals following community menus and recipes
Practice community portion-control standards
Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures
Ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal planned
Serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner
Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food and complete leftover logs
Ensure temperature logs are completed at the requested times
Follow sanitation standards by cleaning the preparation and serving areas
Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve food-complaint issues as needed
Assist with the set-up of special functions
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
May be assigned to other job functions in the community on a relief basis

Skills

Team player

English communication

Customer service

Reading recipes

Sanitation knowledge

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts degree or 2 years experience in institutional cooking

Job description

To prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Food Services members to provide smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of the Community must be followed, including menus and portion-control requirements.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Culinary Arts Degree or two (2) years’ experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking preferred
Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by the company
Knowledge of and ability to comply with Food Service sanitation practices
Ability to courteously work with staff and residents in resolving food service problems
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance and customer service
Meets state related requirements (as applicable for position)
Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards
Satisfactorily pass company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions
Prepare meals following community menus and recipes
Practice community portion-control standards
Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures
Ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal planned
Serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner
Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food and complete leftover logs
Ensure temperature logs are completed at the required time (Cooler, Freezer, Production sheets, and Dishwasher)
Follow company sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including the preparation, and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriated cleaning schedules and charts
Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-complaint issues as needed
Assist with the set-up of special functions
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
May be assigned to any other job functions in the community on a relief basis

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others
Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
Represent the community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards
Follow specified procedures regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises
Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Salary-History Statement

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We do not request or consider an applicant’s past or current salary when making compensation decisions, in compliance with applicable salary history and pay equity laws.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

Walk

Sit

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear