Cook - Full Time

Buckner International; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner in Dallas, TX is seeking a Cook to join our community. You will be responsible for all aspects of food preparation, using Westminster Place recipes, and ensuring meals meet Buckner quality and hospitality standards.

This is a full-time, onsite position supporting residents with nourishing meals. Responsibilities include menu-based cooking, ingredient planning, supply coordination, inventory, and meal documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one-year related food service experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to move food service and preparation equipment weighing up to 100 lb occasionally, 50 lb frequently, and 20 lb continuously.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform duties for extended periods (75% of shift).

Responsabilités

• Prepare food items using Westminster Place standardized 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 areas in time for meal production.
• Cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a nourishing and appetizing manner.
• Monitor food quality during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals cost-effectively and safely; manage leftovers and inventories.
• Maintain meal counts and documentation as required.

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite

Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

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 a n 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 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.