Cook(West)

Description

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?  Being done with work by 10 pm?  Submit your application with Blue Skies today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.

We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:

• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A generous PTO program
• Retirement plans

We are seeking a Cook for our center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

 As a Cook, you’re responsible to the Executive Chef for the overall preparation of food in the dietary department kitchen. Performs a variety of routine tasks and operations to prepare and cook food items as assigned for the meal service.  Adheres to and complies with established Blue Skies, Morrison, and applicable regulatory agencies policy standard practices and procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• Reviews production sheets and/or menus to determine types and quantities of foods to be prepared.
• Follows simple recipe and other production information to complete preparation of assigned menu items.
• Arranges/presents foods in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with a thermometer to determine that it is cooked according to standard recipe and in compliance with health standards.
• Prepares menu items such as vegetables, fish, meat, casseroles, soups, and stews using established food production systems and utilizing equipment such as kettles, ovens, deep fryers, pressure steamers, etc.
• Follow instructions from Chef or supervisor for batch cooling of daily menu items to facilitate uninterrupted efficient operation of tray line, Dining Room, and other service areas.
• Participates in monitoring of food quality, to include temperature, and accuracy.
• Completes setup and placement of food items on resident tray line and other food service areas.
• Confirms menus and amounts using established production forms
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Required: Two years experience as a cook or in food preparation. Short order cooking experience and breakfast cooking experience is ideal. 
• Required: A working knowledge of the various equipment in the kitchen, i.e. slicer, slow cooker, knife handling, etc. Training will be provided to familiarize incumbent with related equipment to ensure safety during use. 
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.  Possess a two-year degree in culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management, or a food service-related field of study.

In 1970, the first of our two campuses opened in San Antonio. Air Force Village I was followed in 1987 by Air Force Village II. For decades, our campuses created a community for officers of the armed forces - a retirement lifestyle rich with camaraderie and the shared common bond. We began by providing support to the widows of those who have served, and that legacy continues. In 2014, we expanded our eligibility to embrace a wider range of retired seniors, including those from civilian careers. With this change, a new name - Blue Skies of Texas - was added, and the campuses were renamed Blue Skies East and Blue Skies West. Continuing to offer modern residences and a range of senior-focused services and amenities, the Air Force Village legacy we cherish carries forward in Blue Skies of Texas.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!