Compassionate Senior Living Cook - Weekend/Holiday

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Stonebridge Ranch; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% safe harbor match

Perks at Work: discounted pricing

Holiday Pay with Floating Holiday

Generous PTO that rolls over

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Stonebridge Ranch is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare a variety of meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met and high quality standards are maintained.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, presentation, sanitation, inventory, and supporting staff training. Weekend and holiday availability is required; the role supports an assisted living community with memory care considerations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (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.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Team player with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor temperature, taste, and quality of food.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and equipment turned off before closing.
• Store all food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
• Attend required in-service trainings.
• Be an active member of the community emergency response team.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Stamina

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food handler certification within 60 days

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Stonebridge Ranch is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare a variety of meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met and high quality standards are maintained.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, presentation, sanitation, inventory, and supporting staff training. Weekend and holiday availability is required; the role supports an assisted living community with memory care considerations.