Cook

Buckner International
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/13/2024 CLOSED ON 8/24/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Buckner International?

Buckner Retirement Services Community: The Stayton at Museum Way, by Buckner

Location: Fort Worth, TX - Onsite

Address: 2501 Museum Way, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Job Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking a Cook to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Cook, you will play an 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!

What you'll do:

  • Prepare food items using The Stayton 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.

What you'll bring:

  • Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
  • 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.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
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