Cook

The Aspenwood Company - The Village at the Triangle; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Discounted purchases

Holiday pay

PTO rollover

Employee assistance program

Paycheck advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate leave

PTO cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - The Village at the Triangle is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in a senior living community. You will follow dietary guidelines and ensure quality, while maintaining clean, safe food preparation areas.

Ideal candidates have 6 months to 1 year of cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a state-certified food handler within 60 days. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary school is a plus.
• Certified food handler within 60 days per state guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year cooking experience.
• Must be available weekends and holidays.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from fresh ingredients per recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality; ensure top-notch quality.
• Use utensils and grillers to cook and stir as needed.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly; clean and turn off equipment before closing.
• Store all food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check and ensure the quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders with supervisor's approval.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and personal hygiene.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community's emergency response team.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Food preparation and cooking

Stamina and physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training (plus)

Job description

Are you passionate about creating delicious meals and bringing joy to seniors? We have fantastic opportunities for Cooks who are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact in our residents' lives.

Benefits Include:

• 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
• Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases
• Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday
• Generous PTO that rolls over year over year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paycheck Advances
• Healthcare options
• Financial Hardship Programs
• Compassionate Leave
• PTO Cashout Option

Location: The Village at The Triangle, an Independent Living and Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Full-Time:

Availability: Must be available weekends and holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods, from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality; taste food to ensure top-notch quality.
• Use various utensils and grillers to cook food, stirring or turning as needed.
• Dress dishes for a great presentation before serving.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly, ensuring all equipment is cleaned, working properly, and turned off before closing.
• Store all food and items properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check and ensure the quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for shortages with supervisor's approval.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines, including governmental and company policies, and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community's emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene as per company policies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

EOE/M/F/D/V