Cook

Life Care Services•Lubbock, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes. Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization. Responsible for adhering to food safety, quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times. Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure. Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production. Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary. Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service. Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Requirements

High school diploma
Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
Able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
Manual dexterity for preparing food
Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time
May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals
Able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.
Adhering to food safety, quality, appearance and presentation standards.
Producing and serving menu cycle programs compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria.
Correctly preparing diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
Exhibiting cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Demonstrating knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
Assisting with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
Visiting residents periodically to evaluate food service.
Conducting evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
Representing the community in a warm and inviting manner.
Supporting the creation of a culture where business decisions and employee engagement drive revenue and occupancy.