What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Buckner Retirement Services, Inc.?
Buckner Retirement Services Community: Calder Woods
Location: Beaumont, TX - Onsite
Address: 7080 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706
Job Schedule: Full-Time
We are seeking a Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a cook, you will be responsible for all phases of food preparation (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Responsible for serving food to clients as required. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
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.
Location: Beaumont, TX - Onsite
Address: 7080 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706
Job Schedule: Full-Time
We are seeking a Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a cook, you will be responsible for all phases of food preparation (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Responsible for serving food to clients as required. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
- Prepare food items using Calder Woods 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.
- High School diploma or GED
- Must have a State Issued Food Service Certification
- Minimum one-year related experience
- Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
- Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
- Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
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.