HM Cook

HM Cook

The Hallmark - Houston, TX 77056

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Description

Who We Are: Since 1972, The Hallmark has been the trusted name in upscale retirement living in Houston's prestigious Galleria/Tanglewood area. As the oldest Life Plan Community in the region, we're a not-for-profit community operated by Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc., dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults of all faiths. We offer luxurious independent living, combined with a seamless continuum of care including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation all on a single campus.

Who You Are: We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Cook. This person will have a genuine interest in working with older adults and be able to engage, motivate, and support both residents and fellow team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and aligned with our values of respect, excellence, and community. Creativity, teamwork, and a drive to exceed expectations are key traits we're looking for as we work together to fulfill our mission of uplifting the lives of those we serve.

Essential Functions: 1. The Cook is responsible for the preparation of food items on the menus for the residents, guests, and personnel according to the Food Production sheets; following modified diets in accordance with diet spread as approved by the Consulting Dietician. 2. Serves food from the production line during meal periods. Follows serving size standards and presentation guidelines. 3. Is responsible for keeping workstation cleaned and sanitized. May be assigned other cleaning duties as necessary. 4. Is responsible for properly storing food orders and other supplies. Responsible for properly storing and labeling prepared foods. 5. May be asked to perform utility related tasks in the absence of staff. 6. Attends in-service training sessions together with co-workers to keep abreast of current knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietary needs. 7. Maintain work area and keep the department in compliance with OSHA safety standards. 8. Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. 9. Demonstrates the community hospitality promises towards residents, families, associates and vendors. 10. Be able to perform work in other areas according to business needs.

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or equivalent preferred, but not necessary.
2. Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions, and be able to do basic math calculations needed in recipe and production requirements.
3. He/she should have the ability to follow diet instructions and menus, know basic methods of preparing food in quantities, and are familiar with seasoning requirements.
4. Must have a general knowledge of routine diets or where to find needed information.
5. Must know how to operate kitchen equipment and use utensils to greatest advantage.