Cook - Resident Services

Buckner International•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway Place Location: Houston, TX - Onsite Address: 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077 Job Schedule : Full-Time We are seeking a Resident Services Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Resident Services Cook, you will play a n important role in all phases of food preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 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.
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.

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.
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.