Short-Order Line Cook

Buckner Retirement Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking community where your culinary skills will make a difference in the lives of seniors. As a Short-Order Line Cook, you'll prepare exceptional meals that meet high-quality standards, ensuring satisfaction for residents. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire happiness through food, while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about cooking and have a friendly attitude, this is the perfect opportunity to start your career in the senior living field.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food quality standards.
• Minimum one year of related experience or formal education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain food inventories and monitor for overproduction.
• Serve food following portion-control guidelines.

Skills

Food Preparation

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cooking Equipment

Job description

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Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite

Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

Shift: Friday and Saturday 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, Sundays 8 AM - 4 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

We are seeking a Short-Order Line Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a Short-Order Line Cook, you will impact the lives of senior adults through preparing exceptional meals that meet or exceeds Ventana quality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What You'll Do:

• Prepare food items using Ventana standardized recipes and ensure that all food meets quality and service standards.
• 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.
• Plan cooking schedules in conjunction with the Food Service Director. Ensure food readiness at meal times in accordance with Ventana cooking and serving schedules.
• Serve food according to portion-control guidelines, program needs, and plate presentation guidelines for all menu items.
• Prepare food for special diets as requested.
• Help reduce costs by rotating food, wrapping all containers properly, and dating all items as required. Report any spoilage, damage, or outdate products to your supervisor as soon as possible.
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• 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.
• Minimum one-year related experience required, or appropriate formal education or Buckner training.
• Working knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
• A friendly attitude and a servant's heart.
  
  

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.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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