Cook- Resident Services

Buckner International; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place in Longview, Texas, is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will contribute to all phases of meal preparation, adhering to Buckner quality and hospitality standards to nourish residents.

Responsibilities include following menus, procuring supplies, preparing meals, and maintaining records. Requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. Excellent English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year related kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving 25+ people.
• Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; communicate verbally with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using Westminster Place 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 in time for production.
• Cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per standard recipes.
• Monitor food quality for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Prepare meals cost-effectively and safely with standard equipment.
• Obtain supervisor approval for substitutions.
• Maintain meal counts and records; minimize leftovers.
• Maintain inventories and complete requisition forms.

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

Sanitation

English skills

Inventory

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.