Cook

Village of The Heights; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K match

Discounted pricing on purchases

Floating holiday

PTO rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate leave

PTO cash-out

Descripción de la vacante

Village of The Heights is hiring cooks to prepare a variety of meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met and quality is high. You will monitor temperatures, presentations, and cleanliness, while supporting stock management and training of new kitchen staff.

This full-time role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and adherence to sanitation guidelines, with weekend/holiday availability and participation in community programs as needed.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED; culinary school training is a plus.
• Food handler certification within 60 days.
• 6 months to 1 year of cook experience.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, boiling, etc.
• Follow sanitation procedures.
• Team player with good communication.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals per recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor temperature, taste and quality; taste dishes.
• Use utensils and grillers to cook and turn as needed.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and orderly; clean equipment.
• Store all food properly; maintain freshness and safety.
• Check ingredient quality and stock levels; place orders as needed.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.
• Attend required in-service trainings.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Sanitation

Food safety

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Food handler certification

Culinary school training (plus)

Herramientas

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Descripción del empleo

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:

Village of the Heights

Pay Rate:

$16.09/hr.

Full-Time Shifts:

Sunday and Monday: 5:30am - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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