Cook

Buckner International; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Westminster Place in Longview, TX is hiring a Cook to join our senior living community onsite. You will prepare meals following Westminster Place recipes, manage inventories, and ensure safe, nourishing meals for residents and staff.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one year related cooking experience. Strong English communication, sanitation knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one year related experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment for dining facilities serving at least 25 people.
• Ability to read/write English; follow written instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using Westminster Place recipes and meet quality standards.
• Prepare meals based on menu requirements.
• Review menus and select ingredients and supplies for daily meals.
• Obtain supplies from storage in time for meal production.
• Cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner that is nourishing and appetizing.
• Monitor quality of food during production for taste, aroma, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals efficiently and safely, following substitutions approved by supervisor.
• Maintain meal counts and records; monitor leftovers usage.
• Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipes

Cleanliness & sanitation

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place

Location: Longview, TX - Onsite

Address: 2201 Horseshoe Lane, Longview, TX, 75605

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 Westminster Place 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.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
• 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.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

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.