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Buckner Retirement Services is seeking a Cook at Parkway Place in Houston, TX, onsite with occasional scheduling noted, to join a not-for-profit, faith-based organization recognized as a Great Place to Work. You will handle meal preparation, ensure plates meet quality standards, supervise cleaning and sanitation, oversee food handling and station upkeep, coordinate breaks, and assemble meals for special diets while delivering Buckner 5STARS service. Requirements include a food handler certificate, high school diploma or GED preferred, at least one year of related experience, 21 or older with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record for campus meal transport, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand most of the shift. For best results, tailor your resume to senior dining, dietary accommodations, teamwork, and community service, and highlight your commitment to Buckner’s ethos and equal opportunity employer status.

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:

• Meal preparation
• Examines all plates to be served to ensure they meet the quality standards established by the Executive Chef.
• Cook is expected to review and inspect the cleaning done by culinary crew
• Oversee food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen.
• Monitor and evaluate staff and coordinate break schedules.
• Cooks meals that are nourishing, palatable and appetizing in appearance using approved recipes.
• Prepare meals for special diets.
• Maintain inventory.
• Plan cooking schedules.
• Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic workspaces.
• Clean work areas including pots and pans, refrigerators, freezers, vents and ceilings.
• Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance or information.

 What you’ll bring:

• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Minimum 1 year prior related experience required.
• Age 21 with a valid driver's license and clean driving record so you can be insured on the Buckner insurance and provide transportation of meals within the Campus.
• Requires knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for dining facilities serving a minimum of 25 individuals.
• 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. 

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.