Lead Cook

About the role

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite
Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
Job Schedule: Full-Time, shifts variable: Mostly evenings 1p-9p and Sunday 9a-3p

Responsibilities

• Leads line cooks.
• Meal preparation.
• Examines all plates to be served to ensure they meet the quality standards established by the executive Chef.
• Reviews and inspects the cleaning done by the culinary team.
• Provides training and coaching other cooks.
• Oversees food handling and preparation throughout kitchen.
• Stocks and maintains all food stations, ensuring hygienic workspaces.
• Answers guest questions about menu and preparation.
• Prepares food items using BSL's standardized recipes and ensures that all food meets quality and service standards.
• Prepares steaks and fish at proper temperatures per customer request.
• Supervises food preparation operations while maintaining accuracy, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepares meals utilizing scratch cooking techniques, including prep, line cooking, recipe execution, and ingredient management.
• Prepares meals based on menu requirements.
• Reviews menus and selects appropriate ingredients and supplies in order to prepare for cooking meals, including selecting the appropriate amount of food for daily menus.
• Obtains necessary supplies from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
• Maintains quality of food items during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Maintains meal count and documentation records in accordance with standards as required.
• Monitors for overproduction and recommends effective and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
• Plans cooking schedules in conjunction with the Food Service Director.
• Ensures food readiness at meal times in accordance with cooking and serving schedules.
• Maintains compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements.
• Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements and state and federal requirements.
• Works successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Affords assistance in the orientation and training of all food production employees as required.
• Attends staff meetings and training as required; participates in in-service training, including proper utilization of all equipment used in food service production and proper sanitation guidelines.
• Performs general office tasks as required.
• Performs special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years prior restaurant cooking or other related experience required.
• Requires 2 years of strong scratch cooking experience, including preparation of sauces, stocks, soups, dressings, beef, poultry, fish and daily menu items using fresh ingredients.
• Requires 1 year of prior supervisor experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 100 individuals.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to understand business documents which are written in English.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years prior restaurant cooking or other related experience required.
• Requires 2 years of strong scratch cooking experience, including preparation of sauces, stocks, soups, dressings, beef, poultry, fish and daily menu items using fresh ingredients.
• Requires 1 year of prior supervisor experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 100 individuals.
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English; ability to understand business documents which are written in English.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong scratch cooking skills.
• Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle heavy lifting and standing for extended periods.

Benefits

Join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to providing exceptional care for seniors. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Discounts on services and products.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-Time, shifts variable: Mostly evenings 1p-9p and Sunday 9a-3p.