Cook

Buckner; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Community is seeking a Cook to join The Stayton at Museum Way in Fort Worth, TX. This onsite, full-time role involves preparing meals from standardized recipes, managing inventory, and ensuring quality and safety throughout all cooking stages.

You will follow menus, monitor temperatures, and collaborate with the Culinary Director to meet meal times and service standards for residents, with emphasis on consistency, efficiency, and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to understand business documents which are written in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using Buckner Stayton standardized recipes and ensure that all food meets quality and service standards.
• Prepare meals based on menu requirements; review menus and select appropriate ingredients and supplies.
• Cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable and appetizing in appearance using standard recipes.
• Monitor quality of food items during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals in a cost effective and efficient manner; utilize food items and equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Obtain approval from supervisor on all food substitutions.
• Maintain meal count and documentation records; monitor for overproduction and utilize leftovers appropriately.
• Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.
• Plan cooking schedules with Culinary Director; ensure food readiness at meal times according to Stayton schedules.
• Conduct temperature checks of cooked food prior to service.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: The Stayton at Museum Way, by Buckner
Location: Fort Worth, TX - Onsite
Address: 2501 Museum Way, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Job Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking a Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Cook, you will play an important role in all phases of food preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Prepare food items using The Stayton standardized recipes and ensure that all food meets quality and service standards.
• Prepare meals based on menu requirements. Review menus and select appropriate ingredients and supplies in order to prepare for cooking meals, including selecting the appropriate amount of food for daily menus. Obtain necessary supplies from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
• Cook breakfast, and/or lunch, and/or dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable and appetizing in appearance using standard recipes.
• Monitor quality of food items during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals in a cost effective and efficient manner; utilize food items and equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Obtain approval from supervisor on all food substitutions.
• Maintain meal count and documentation records in accordance with standards as required. Monitor for overproduction and recommend effective and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
• Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.
• Plan cooking schedules in conjunction with the Culinary Director. Ensure food readiness at meal times in accordance with The Stayton cooking and serving schedules.
• Conduct temperature checks of cooked food prior to service of items.

What you'll bring:

• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Minimum 1 year prior related experience required.
• Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally in English with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and others; ability to make self clearly understood by others in face-to-face interactions.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the job is at or within arm's reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to safely utilize food service and preparation equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operating problems or safety concerns.
• Requires ability to work under moderate supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.