Senior Living Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals, Special Diets

12 Oaks Senior Living; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks Senior Living in Baytown, TX, is seeking a professional cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a timely and efficient manner. You will follow planned menus and approved substitutions, ensuring portions meet standards and dietary needs are accommodated.

Work involves lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas according to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated successful employment as a cook.
• Able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations in food preparation.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally more than 50 pounds, and stand for long periods.
• Able to organize and use time to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portions.
• Ensures meals are served at scheduled times and plans preparation tasks accordingly.
• Performs cleaning duties after each meal service.
• Follows sanitation schedules to maintain kitchen and food service areas.
• Ensures resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for.
• Notes resident food preferences and reports issues to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

12 Oaks Senior Living in Baytown, TX, is seeking a professional cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a timely and efficient manner. You will follow planned menus and approved substitutions, ensuring portions meet standards and dietary needs are accommodated.

Work involves lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas according to health and safety regulations.