Lead Cook

Buckner International • Dallas, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a 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 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of prior supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads line cooks.
• Meal preparation.
• Examines all plates to be served to ensure they meet the quality standards established by the executive Chef.
• Lead Cook is expected to review and inspect the cleaning done by the culinary team.
• Provide training and coaching other cooks.
• Oversee food handling and preparation throughout kitchen.
• Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic workspaces.
• Answer guest questions about menu and preparation.
• Prepare food items using BSL’s standardized recipes and ensure that all food meets quality and service standards.
• Prepare steaks and fish at proper temperatures per customer request.
• Supervise food preparation operations while maintaining accuracy, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepare meals utilizing scratch cooking techniques, including prep, line cooking, recipe execution, and ingredient management.
• 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.
• Monitor quality of food items during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
• Maintain meal count and documentation records in accordance with standards as required.
• Monitor for overproduction and recommend effective and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
• Plan cooking schedules in conjunction with the Food Service Director.
• Ensure food readiness at meal times in accordance with cooking and serving schedules.
• Monitor and evaluate staff and coordinate break schedules.
• Prepare food for special diets as requested.
• Prepare all food for therapeutic diets as directed by the Dietary Manager and healthcare requirements.
• Clean refrigerators and freezers; wash pots and other cooking equipment and utensils as required.
• Mop, sweep and clean work area; keep work area clean and sanitary at all times.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and state and federal requirements.
• Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Assist in the orientation and training of all food production employees as required.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required; participate in in-service training, including proper utilization of all equipment used in food service production and proper sanitation guidelines.
• Perform general office tasks as required.
• Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED