Cook (54461)

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

TITAN SENQUEST MANAGEMENT INC in Brownwood, TX is hiring a Cook responsible for preparing well-balanced meals for residents. You will follow recipes, plate meals attractively, and keep a sanitary kitchen. The job requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities include stocking inventory, cleaning the kitchen, and ensuring health and safety standards are met while working with staff and residents. Weekend/evening shifts are possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and prepare menus and recipes.
• English communication skills with residents and coworkers.
• Basic math to calculate recipes and portions.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes to prepare quality and nutritional meals for residents.
• Plates meals with an attractive presentation.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, clean and organized cooking area.
• Assists with stocking inventory of food and non-food supplies.
• Assists with cleaning the kitchen and related tasks.
• Preps food in accordance with community and health department standards.
• Performs duties of kitchen helper/dishwasher as needed.
• Demonstrates ethics and accountability; follows safety regulations.

Skills

Read menus & recipes

Math for recipes

English communication

Team player

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Redstone Park - Brownwood, TX 76801

Salary Range: $11.00 - $12.00 Hourly

The Cook is responsible for cooking and producing well‑balanced, quality meals and providing excellent service to residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times.
• Follows recipes to prepare quality and nutritional meals for residents.
• Plates meals with an attractive presentation.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, clean and organized cooking area.
• Assists with stocking inventory of food and non‑food supplies.
• Assists with cleaning the kitchen.
• Preps food in accordance with community and health department standards.
• Performs duties of kitchen helper/dishwasher as needed:
  • Washes dishes, pots and pans, and stores dishes.
  • Keeps dishwashing area clean and organized.
  • Puts away delivered food products.
• Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.
• Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to obtain a food handlers certificate as required.
• Ability to read and prepare menus and recipes.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Drive, desire, and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with residents and co‑workers in English.
• Ability to use math to calculate recipes.
• Must have skills necessary to prepare dishes for specialized diets.
• Demonstrate good judgement skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co‑workers.
• Demonstrate desire to be a team player.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Requires interaction with co‑workers and residents.
• Likely requires weekend, evening shifts, and holiday shifts.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talk and hear.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.