PRN Cook

12 Oaks Management; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

12 Oaks Management is seeking a reliable Cook per diem in Beaumont, TX to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents and staff, maintaining clean kitchen areas.

The role requires experience cooking for large groups, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and the ability to follow planned menus and dietary needs.

This position offers flexible per diem hours with opportunities to contribute to meal planning and quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years cooking for large groups preferred.
• Experience preparing special diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals per planned menus using standardized portions.
• Ensures meals are served on schedule and tasks are organized efficiently.
• Completes all clean-up duties after each meal service.
• Follows sanitation schedules and checklists to keep kitchen clean and safe.
• Accounts for meals for residents, staff and guests.
• Ensures resident food preferences are met.
• Observes and reports issues to Food Service leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cook – Per Diem – Beaumont, TX 77703

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, occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and 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.