Cook

Arbolsantarosa; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Personal life insurance

Paid time off starting at 128 hours

Tuition reimbursement & scholarship

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Employee Referral Program $300

Everyday Pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Carillon Senior Living in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Cook to prepare all menu items according to standardized recipes. The role demands attention to cleanliness, food safety, and presentation as part of a vibrant senior living community.

The Cook will work in varied shifts and environments, with responsibilities for serving meals and supporting residents. A high school diploma is required; culinary degree preferred and prior cooking experience in senior living or restaurants is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items per standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization.
• Ensure food safety, quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Serve meals and assist with ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service and adjust operations accordingly.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Position Title:Cook

Hourly:$15-$16

Schedule: Varies

Who we are

When you work at Carillon Senior Living, you’ll notice that it’s more than a place to retire, it’s a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech.It’s a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community.You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today!

You will enjoy

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Personal life insurance
• Paid time off starting at 128 hours your first year
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
• Access to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon match
• Employee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referral
• Offering Everyday Pay!
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

Who you are

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
• Have manual dexterity for preparing food
• Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time
• May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals
• Able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Summary

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.

Job Expectations

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety, quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy
• Able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
• Moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently
• Have manual dexterity for preparing food
• Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time
• May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals. Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others
• Able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Hospitality Focus

Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.