Cook

Village of The Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with safe harbor

Discounted pricing on purchases

Floating Holiday

PTO rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout

Job summary

The Village of The Heights is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents in a memory care assisted living environment. You will follow recipes, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain food quality and safety in a busy kitchen.

This full-time role requires weekend and holiday availability, attention to sanitation, teamwork, and reliable attendance. Competitive benefits include retirement matching, PTO, and healthcare options.

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 cook experience.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, boiling methods.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Team player with effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen ingredients according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality.
• Use utensils and grills to cook, stirring or turning as needed.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and orderly, clean equipment and turn off appliances.
• Store all food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check ingredient quality and monitor stock levels; place orders with supervisor.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff and orienting them.

Skills

Team player

Oral and written communication

Sanitation procedures

Physically fit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training (a plus)

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

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, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Full-Time Shifts:

5:30a.m. - 1:30p.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