Cook: Tues - Sat: 10am - 6:30pm

12 Oaks Management; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks Management's Arlington facility is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and follow health and safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have cooking experience for large groups, ability to lift 30–50 pounds, and a HS diploma or GED. This is a full-time, on-site position with a focus on timely meal service and accuracy in portions.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferred.
• Experience preparing special diets preferred (low sodium, etc.).
• Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portions and substitutions.
• Ensures meals are served at scheduled times; plans and organizes food prep tasks.
• Completes all clean-up duties after each service.
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to maintain a clean area.
• Assists in accounting for meals for residents, staff, and guests.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Arlington, TX 76014 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Job Shift: Any

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious, attractive meals and maintains the cleanliness of the food production and service areas. The ideal candidate has demonstrated skills as a cook and can prepare a wide range of foods skillfully while following the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions
• Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately
• Completes all clean-up duties as needed after each meal service
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
• Ensures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures
• Ensures that resident food preferences are met
• Observes and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook
• Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing
• Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
• Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferred
• Experience preparing special diets preferred, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarian

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.