Cook - Full Time

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Calder Woods is a senior living community located in Fort Worth, Texas, committed to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. As part of Buckner Retirement Services, a well-established network of senior living communities across Texas, Calder Woods benefits from being part of a faith-based, not-for-profit organization with over 60 years of experience in senior care. Buckner Retirement Services is recognized as a Great Place to Work at all its locations, reflecting its dedication to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. The organization values respect, fairness, and equality, ensuring all applicants and employees are treated with dignity regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Buckner Retirement Services is currently seeking a full-time Cook to join the Calder Woods community. The Cook will play a vital role in delivering outstanding food services to senior residents, preparing meals for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner according to established quality, service, and hospitality standards. This position is essential in ensuring that all food served meets or exceeds Buckner's high standards through careful preparation, cooking, presentation, and portion control. The Cook will be responsible for preparing a variety of menu items using standardized recipes from The Stayton and managing food inventory and supplies efficiently and cost-effectively.

In this role, the Cook will engage in all phases of food preparation to provide nourishing, palatable, and visually appealing meals that contribute to residents’ well-being and satisfaction. Responsibilities extend from planning and selecting menu ingredients, obtaining supplies in a timely fashion, cooking meals while monitoring quality aspects such as taste, smell, and temperature, to maintaining detailed records of meal counts and inventories. The Cook is expected to operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards rigorously. Physical demands include the ability to lift food service equipment frequently and stand or walk for prolonged periods, which reflects the active nature of this essential role.

Buckner Retirement Services fosters a culture of care not only for its residents but also for its employees. By hiring a dedicated Cook, Calder Woods aims to enhance its dining services and inspire happiness in the lives of seniors through quality food and hospitality. Interested candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, a State Issued Food Serve Certification (or a willingness to obtain one), and a minimum of one year of relevant cooking experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about senior care to grow their careers in a supportive, faith-based community environment dedicated to making a positive difference.