Cook- Healthcare

Buckner Retirement Services•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Buckner Retirement Services is seeking a Cook to join their community at Buckner Villas in Austin, TX. This role is crucial in preparing outstanding food for residents, ensuring all food meets Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. The Cook will be involved in all phases of food preparation and play an important role in inspiring happiness in the lives of others.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Minimum 1 year prior related experience required.
Knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
Knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness, and sanitation requirements.
Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
Proficient ability to speak, read, and write English; ability to understand business documents written in English.
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.
Ability to safely utilize food service and preparation equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operating problems or safety concerns.
Ability to work under moderate supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.
Ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents and others in the vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items using standardized recipes and ensure they meet quality and service standards.
Prepare meals based on menu requirements, including selecting appropriate ingredients and supplies.
Obtain necessary supplies from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
Cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner meals that are nourishing, palatable, and appetizing in appearance using standard recipes.
Monitor the quality of food items during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
Prepare meals in a cost-effective and efficient manner, utilizing food items and equipment safely and effectively.
Obtain supervisor approval for all food substitutions.
Maintain meal count and documentation records, monitor for overproduction, and recommend utilization of leftovers.
Maintain food inventories and complete requisition forms.
Ensure food readiness at meal times according to cooking and serving schedules.
Conduct temperature checks of cooked food prior to service.
Follow proper food handling techniques at all times.
Serve food according to portion-control guidelines, program needs, and plate presentation guidelines.