Cook

Legacy Ranch; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Ranch in Midland, TX is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow planned menus, and maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas. The position requires skill in cooking a wide range of foods and adhering to health and safety rules.

The successful candidate will manage time effectively, assist with meal service, and observe dietary preferences. Two years of cooking for large groups is preferred, with a High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook.
• Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
• Must have working knowledge of health and safety rules in food prep.
• Must organize and manage time with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals per planned menus with standard portions.
• Ensures meals are served on schedule and tasks are organized.
• Completes clean-up duties after each meal service.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation per schedules and checklists.
• Accounts for meals for residents, staff, and guests.
• Accommodates resident food preferences.
• Reports any issues to the Food Service Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Safety knowledge

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Midland, TX 79707Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $14.50 - $14.50Job Shift: Any

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious, attractive meals and maintains the cleanliness of the food production and service areas. The ideal candidate has demonstrated skills as a cook and can prepare a wide range of foods skillfully while following the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions
• Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately
• Completes all clean-up duties as needed after each meal service
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
• Ensures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures
• Ensures that resident food preferences are met
• Observes and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

• Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook
• Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully
• Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
• Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferred
• Experience preparing special diets preferred, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarian

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.Qualifications