Compassionate Cook for Senior Living Kitchen

Spring Creek Village; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Discounted pricing

Floating holiday

PTO rollover

Employee assistance

Job summary

Spring Creek Village is seeking energetic cooks to prepare and serve meals for residents in a supportive Senior Living community. You will handle a variety of dishes, ensure dietary needs are met, and help maintain high kitchen standards in a respectful, team-oriented environment.

Availability includes weekends and holidays; full-time position with competitive benefits. Training and ongoing coaching are provided to ensure quality and safety in every meal served.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary school training is a plus.
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days, per State guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year of proven experience as a cook.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Team player with effective communication.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor food temperatures, taste, and quality.
• Use utensils and grillers to cook and stir ingredients.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and equipment turned off after use.
• Store food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check ingredient quality and monitor stock levels.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
• Attend required in-service trainings.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Physical stamina

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training (plus)

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Spring Creek Village is seeking energetic cooks to prepare and serve meals for residents in a supportive Senior Living community. You will handle a variety of dishes, ensure dietary needs are met, and help maintain high kitchen standards in a respectful, team-oriented environment.

Availability includes weekends and holidays; full-time position with competitive benefits. Training and ongoing coaching are provided to ensure quality and safety in every meal served.