Cook

The Stayton; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retirement community in Fort Worth is seeking a Cook to deliver outstanding food to residents. The role involves preparing meals using standardized recipes and ensuring food quality. Candidates must have a food handlers certificate and at least one year of related experience. Strong communication and time management skills are essential. This full-time position is onsite, with responsibilities including monitoring food quality and conducting temperature checks.

Qualifications

• Completion of required training and certification, including food handlers certificate.
• Minimum 1 year related experience required.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English with residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Cook meals that are nourishing, palatable, and appetizing.
• Monitor food quality and conduct temperature checks.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Knowledge of sanitation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook – Buckner Retirement Services Community: The Stayton at Museum Way

Location: Fort Worth, TX - Onsite (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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using The Stayton standardized recipes and ensure that all food meets quality and service standards.
• Prepare meals based on menu requirements, selecting appropriate ingredients and supplies and obtaining necessary supplies from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
• Cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable and appetizing in appearance using standard recipes.
• Monitor food quality during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals efficiently and cost‑effectively while using food items and equipment safely.
• Obtain approval from supervisor on all food substitutions.
• Maintain meal count and documentation records in accordance with standards; monitor for overproduction and recommend appropriate use of leftovers.
• Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.
• Plan cooking schedules in conjunction with the Culinary Director; ensure food readiness at meal times per The Stayton cooking and serving schedules.
• Conduct temperature checks of cooked food prior to service.

Qualifications

• Completion of required training and certification, including food handlers certificate.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred; minimum 1 year related experience required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment for dining facilities serving at least 25 individuals.
• Ability to learn and follow food serving, cleanliness, and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step‑by‑step instructions.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English; ability to understand business documents written in English.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English with residents, families, visitors, co‑workers, and others.
• Work primarily with objects, equipment, or machines within arm’s reach; good depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Ability to safely use food service and preparation equipment and recognize operational issues.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat all applicants fairly and non‑discriminatorily in accordance with the law. This includes race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status.