Cook- Resident Services

Buckner International; Lindale (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Westminster Place in Longview, TX is seeking a Cook to join our community and deliver outstanding food to residents. You will be involved in all phases of meal preparation, following standardized recipes and ensuring quality, safety, and hospitality standards.

Responsibilities include menu-based cooking, ingredient selection, inventory management, and ensuring meals are nutritious and appealing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one year related cooking/food service experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
• Ability to follow basic written and oral instructions.
• Proficient English speaking, reading, and writing; clear verbal communication with residents and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes and ensure quality and service standards.
• Prepare meals based on menu requirements.
• Review menus and select ingredients and supplies for daily menus.
• Obtain supplies from storage in time for meal production.
• Cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner that are nourishing and visually appealing.
• Monitor food quality during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals cost-effectively and safely; manage substitutions with supervisor approval.
• Maintain meal counts and documentation; monitor leftovers for proper utilization.
• Maintain food inventories and complete requisitions.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food safety

English communication

Teamwork

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.

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.