Cook

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Southampton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Perks at Work

Floating Holiday

PTO rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate leave

PTO cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Southampton in Village of Southampton, a senior living community, is looking for a Cook who can prepare a variety of meals from fresh ingredients and adhere to residents' dietary needs, delivering tasty, well-presented dishes.

This role offers both full‑time and part‑time hours, weekend and holiday availability, and a benefits package including 401K with matching, PTO, healthcare options, and more. Pay is $16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary training is a plus.
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days per state guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year of cooking experience.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, boiling, and other cooking methods.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor food quality, temperature and taste.
• Use utensils and grills to cook and stir/turn food.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and orderly; clean and turn off equipment at close.
• Store food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check ingredient quality and stock levels; place shortages orders with supervision.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
• Attend required in-service training.
• Be active in the community’s emergency response team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team player

Communication

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training (plus)

Food handler certification within 60 days

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Grills

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: Village of Southampton, an Independent and Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr.

Full-Time & Part Time Available

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