Cook

Village on the Park Onion Creek; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Village on the Park Onion Creek in Austin, TX is seeking compassionate cooks to enrich residents' meals and daily living. This part-time role covers weekend shifts 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with duties ranging from meal prep to plating and sanitation.

You will follow dietary guidelines, maintain safe food temperatures, and help train new kitchen staff while upholding a neat, professional appearance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meals according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor temperature, taste, and quality; ensure top-notch quality.
• Use utensils and grillers to cook food; stir or turn as needed.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and orderly; ensure equipment is clean.
• Store food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for shortages with supervisor approval.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene.
• Attend in-service training sessions.

Skills

Food prep

Team player

Communication

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Culinary school training

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.

Location: Village on the Park Onion Creek, an Independent Living and Assisted Living senior community

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr.

Part-Time Shifts:

5:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. | Friday, - Sunday

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