Cook (Full Time or Part Time)(PT)

Cook (FT/PT)

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Baytown, TX 77521

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any

Description

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious, attractive meals and maintains the cleanliness of the food production and service areas. The ideal candidate has demonstrated skills as a cook and can prepare a wide range of foods skillfully while following the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions

Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately

Completes all clean-up duties as needed after each meal service

Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition

Ensures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures

Ensures that resident food preferences are met

Observes and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook

Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully

Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing

Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation

Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Education & Experience :

High School Diploma or GED required

Two or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferred

Experience preparing special diets preferred, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarian

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.

12 Oaks Senior Living