Cook FT (Freedom House)
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Join Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community!Become a part of our independent living experience. At Blue Skies, we're not just about providing exceptional care; we're about creating a vibrant, diverse community where everyone thrives. Where your unique talents and perspectives arenot only valued but recognized. Blue Skies is a community where your contributions make a real difference, without the worry of late-night shifts. From engaging activities to personalized care, we're dedicated to empowering both our residents and our staff to live their best lives.We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:* Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full-time employees* Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs* Employee Assistance Program* Employee Referral Bonus Program* A generous PTO program* Retirement plansWe are looking for dedicated professionals like yourself to be a part of our Freedom House Dining Services team. Apply now and let's soar together at Blue Skies of Texas!As a Cook at Freedom House, you're responsible to the Executive Chef for the overall preparation of food in the dietary department kitchen. Performs a variety of routine tasks and operations to prepare and cook food items as assigned for the meal service. Adheres to and complies with established Blue Skies, Morrison, and applicable regulatory agencies policy standard practices and procedures.What you will do in this role:* Reviews production sheets and/or menus to determine types and quantities of foods to be prepared.* Follows simple recipe and other production information to complete preparation of assigned menu items.* Arranges/presents foods in an attractive and appetizing manner.* Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with a thermometer to determine that it is cooked according to standard recipe and in compliance with health standards.* Prepares menu items such as vegetables, fish, meat, casseroles, soups, and stews using established food production systems and utilizing equipment such as kettles, ovens, deep fryers, pressure steamers, etc.* Follow instructions from Chef or supervisor for batch cooling of daily menu items to facilitate uninterrupted efficient operation of tray line, Dining Room, and other service areas.* Participates in monitoring of food quality, to include temperature, and accuracy.* Completes setup and placement of food items on resident tray line and other food service areas.* Confirms menus and amounts using established production forms.* Assists as directed in dish room scraping plates, loading and unloading dish machine, and sorting silverware.* Assists as directed to facilitate workflow in the operations of kitchen procedures and food distribution.* Accurately records statistics to maintain the integrity of production system.* Maintains proper care, maintenance, and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and supplies.* Alerts Chef or management of problems or needs concerning equipment, food supply, sanitation, and safety.* Maintains temperature logs.* Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives for quality assurance, safety and infection control.* Attends all Department and Blue Skies of Texas in-services/safety meetings, orientation and other meetings as required.* Participates in educational programs or developmental in-services to improve skill level.* Cleans assigned areas following established cleaning procedures and schedules.* Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.QualificationsWORK LOCATION: West Campus - Freedom HouseWORK SCHEDULE: Core work hours are varied. Special projects or assignments may require working other hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.Qualifications:* Required: Two years' experience as a cook or in food preparation. Short order cooking experience and breakfast cooking experience is ideal.* Required: A working knowledge of the various equipment in the kitchen, i.e. slicer, slow cooker, knife handling, etc. Training will be provided to familiarize incumbent with related equipment to ensure safety during use.* Required: Must show proof of successful completion and certification of a Texas Food Handlers Program or successfully complete within 60 days of hire.* Preferred: Ongoing education in culinary arts or commercial food production of a similar discipline is encouraged.In 1970, the first of our two campuses opened in San Antonio. Air Force Village I was followed in 1987 by Air Force Village II. For decades, our campuses created a community for officers of the armed forces - a retirement lifestyle rich with camaraderie and the shared common bond. We began by providing support to the widows of those who have served, and that legacy continues. In 2014, we expanded our eligibility to embrace a wider range of retired seniors, including those from civilian careers. With this change, a new name - Blue Skies of Texas - was added, and the campuses were renamed Blue Skies East and Blue Skies West. Continuing to offer modern residences and a range of senior-focused services and amenities, the Air Force Village legacy we cherish carries forward in Blue Skies of Texas.If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!