Senior Living Kitchen Cook (PRN) – Houston

Buckner Retirement Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services in Houston, TX is seeking a Cook to join our senior living community. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, ensure quality and sanitation, and work as part of a compassionate team dedicated to resident wellbeing.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of related cooking experience, and the ability to lift up to 100 lb, stand for long periods, and follow menu requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year related experience.
• Knowledge of food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 50 pounds frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services in Houston, TX is seeking a Cook to join our senior living community. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, ensure quality and sanitation, and work as part of a compassionate team dedicated to resident wellbeing.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of related cooking experience, and the ability to lift up to 100 lb, stand for long periods, and follow menu requirements.