Cook- Resident Services

About the role

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place
Location: Longview, TX - Onsite Address: 2201 Horseshoe Lane, Longview, TX, 75605
Job Schedule: Full-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.
• Cook 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals
• Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-step instructions
• Proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to understand business documents which are written in English
• Able to communicate verbally in English with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and others; able to make self clearly understood by others in face-to-face interactions
• Knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements
• Able 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
• Able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; able to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-step instructions
• Proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to understand business documents which are written in English
• Able to communicate verbally in English with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and others; able to make self clearly understood by others in face-to-face interactions
• Knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements
• Able 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
• Able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; able to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift

Skills

• Food preparation skills
• Menu planning and selection
• Inventory management
• Cost control
• Sanitation and safety practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Employee assistance program

Pay

• $18.00 per hour