Cook

The Aspenwood Company; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Discounted pricing

Floating holiday

Generous PTO

Employee assistance

Paycheck advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship

Compassionate leave

PTO cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company in McKinney, TX is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and cook meals for residents, while meeting special dietary needs and ensuring quality. You will join a team that emphasizes safety, presentation, and sanitation in a community-focused kitchen.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining inventory, training new staff, and upholding hygiene standards. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 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 various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Team player with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor food items for temperature, taste, and quality; ensure top-notch quality.
• Use utensils and grillers to cook food, turning as needed.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly; ensure equipment is cleaned and turned off after use.
• 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 and document accordingly.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training

Tools

Grill tools

Cookware

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 on the Park Stonebridge, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Pay Rate: $20/hr.

Full-Time

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