Cook

Buckner Retirement Services, Inc.; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services, Inc. is seeking a Cook at its Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo, TX. The role involves preparing nourishing meals for residents, following standard recipes, and ensuring food safety and portion control.

This full-time position requires physical ability to handle lifting and moving items, and a clean driving record for occasional vehicle use. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and at least one year of related

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to drive and provide proof of liability insurance.
• Must read, write and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and select appropriate ingredients to prepare meals.
• Cook breakfast, lunch and/or dinner using standard recipes.
• Maintain meal counts and documentation records.
• Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.
• Plan cooking schedules for meal readiness.
• Conduct temperature checks of cooked food.
• Serve food according to portion-control guidelines.
• Prepare food for special diets.
• Receive and store groceries, canned, frozen foods, and produce; date perishable items.
• Move foods and ingredients to/from storeroom and kitchens.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Baptist Retirement Community

Location: San Angelo, TX - Onsite

Address: 902-903 N Main St, San Angelo, TX 76903

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:

• Review menus and select appropriate ingredients in order to prepare for cooking meals.
• Cook breakfast, lunch and/or dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable, and appetizing in appearance; must use standard recipes.
• Maintain meal count and documentation records.
• Maintain food inventories and completes requisition forms.
• Plan cooking schedules for readiness at meal times.
• Conduct temperature checks of cooked food.
• Serve food according to portion-control guidelines and program needs.
• Prepare food for special diets.
• Receive and store groceries, canned food, frozen food, and produce; date perishable items.
• Move foods and ingredients to/from storeroom and kitchens.

What you'll bring:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of one year of related experience preferred.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English. Requires ability to read and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral instructions given in English.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• 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 walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.
• Turns, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, pushes, pulls, handles, stands, walks over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to recognize difference in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operating problems or safety concerns.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.