Job Application for Cook - Part-Time at Buckner Retirement Services

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway Place

Location: Houston, TX - Onsite

Address: 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077

Job Schedule: Part-Time

We seek a Cook to join our community, committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Cook, you will be essential in all food preparation phases and meet or exceed 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 Parkway Place's 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 for preparing meals, including choosing the appropriate amount of food for daily menus.
Obtain necessary supplies from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
Cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dining using standard recipes that are nourishing, palatable, and appetizing in appearance.
Monitor the quality of the food items during production for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature.
Prepare meals cost-effectively and efficiently; utilize food equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Obtain approval from the supervisor on all food substitutions.
Maintain meal count and documentation records by standards as required. Monitor for overproduction and recommend practical and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
Maintain food inventories and completed requisition forms.

What you’ll bring

High School diploma or GED
Minimum 1 year prior related experience
Knowledge of and ability to learn food serving, cleanliness, and sanitation requirements.
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.
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. We are a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience dedicated to providing exceptional care. All our locations are recognized as Great Places to Work, and we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're interested in 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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