COOK-FULL TIME

Morningside Ministries Senior Living Communities•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time cook position at Morningside Ministries. The cook is responsible for preparing nourishing, palatable, and appetizing meals according to standard recipes, while also maintaining food inventories, cleanliness, and customer service standards. The role also involves preparing food for special diets and directing resident helpers and dietary aides. Adherence to regulatory agencies' policies and procedures is required. A COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, with exceptions for legally protected exemptions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One or two years of experience in quantity food preparation is desirable.
Texas Department of Health Food Service Manager Certification, or ability to obtain.
Thoroughly familiar with foods and their preparation methods.
Knowledge of cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.
Must provide outstanding customer service in a friendly manner as part of Good to GREAT customer service standards.
Ability to identify issues of concern and report them to supervisor as needed for follow-up and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Must receive or show proof of receipt of an approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, except where a legally authorized religious or medical (not personal preference) or otherwise legally protected exemption is established.

Nice To Haves

One or two years of experience in quantity food preparation.

Responsibilities

Review menus and select appropriate ingredients for cooking meals.
Cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable, and appetizing in appearance, using standard recipes.
Maintain meal count and documentation records.
Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.
Plan cooking schedules for readiness at meal times.
Conduct temperature checks of cooked food.
Serve food according to portion-control guidelines and program needs.
Prepare food for special diets.
Receive and store groceries, canned food, frozen food, and produce; date perishable items.
Move foods and ingredients to/from storeroom and kitchens.
Clean refrigerators and freezers; wash pots; clean walls, vent, and ceiling.
Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
Direct resident helpers and dietary aides as needed.
Prepare food to meet dietary requirements.
Bake desserts and rolls, make salads, special function cakes, and make meal trays.
Maintain standards of cleanliness/sanitation in food prep area.
Check food temperatures during meal prep and upon delivery to dining rooms and designated areas.
Put away groceries upon delivery, as needed.
Adhere to and comply with established Morningside Ministries regulatory agencies policy standard practices and procedures.
Provide outstanding customer service in a friendly manner as part of Good to GREAT customer service standards.
Identify issues of concern and report them to supervisor as needed for follow-up and to ensure customer satisfaction.