Cook

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Stonebridge Ranch; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% safe harbor match

Perks at Work: discounted pricing

Holiday Pay with Floating Holiday

Generous PTO that rolls over

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Stonebridge Ranch is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare a variety of meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met and high quality standards are maintained.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, presentation, sanitation, inventory, and supporting staff training. Weekend and holiday availability is required; the role supports an assisted living community with memory care considerations.

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 experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• 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 temperature, taste, and quality of food.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and equipment turned off before closing.
• Store all food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
• Attend required in-service trainings.
• Be an active member of the community emergency response team.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Stamina

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food handler certification within 60 days

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

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