Community Kitchen Cook - Diet & Safety Focus

Harbor Southlake Management LLC; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Southlake Management LLC is seeking a cook to assist with menu preparation, inventory control, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment in a senior living community in Southlake, TX. The role focuses on preparing appealing meals while adhering to nutritional guidelines and residents’ dietary needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and supporting residents’ independence in dining, including providing adaptive equipment when necessary.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Experience cooking for large groups preferred.
• Certification in food-preparation training preferred.
• Knowledge of state food-handling regulations and kitchen regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and fire/safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report food and supplies needed for next week’s menus.
• Assist in receiving, rotating, and storing products.
• Prepare menus and cook food per nutritional guidelines and residents’ diets.
• Assist residents with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
• Prepare food and coordinate services for special community events.
• Notify Director of Food and Beverage about malfunctioning kitchen equipment.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food per infection control standards.
• Maintain a safe and alert work environment and report safety concerns.
• Disclose any medication that may impair performance.

Skills

Large-group cooking

Food preparation knowledge

OSHA standards

Kitchen regulations

Education

High school diploma

Food-prep certification (preferred)

Job description

Harbor Southlake Management LLC is seeking a cook to assist with menu preparation, inventory control, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment in a senior living community in Southlake, TX. The role focuses on preparing appealing meals while adhering to nutritional guidelines and residents’ dietary needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and supporting residents’ independence in dining, including providing adaptive equipment when necessary.