Cook

Village on the Park Stonebridge; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Village on the Park Stonebridge in McKinney, TX is seeking enthusiastic Cooks to prepare a variety of meals for residents and their dietary needs. Weekend availability is required; schedules include Friday–Saturday mornings and a Tuesday shift, with holidays also expected.

Join a caring senior community where you will help maintain high kitchen standards, assist training staff, and contribute to a safe, sanitary kitchen environment while presenting dishes with care and consistency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary school 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 and other cooking methods.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Team player with strong oral and written communication.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals following recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor temperature, taste, and quality of food.
• Use utensils and grillers; adjust as needed.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitized, and equipment turned off after use.
• Store ingredients properly and maintain freshness and safety.
• Check quality of ingredients and monitor stock levels.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene; attend trainings.
• Be an active member of the community emergency response team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training (optional)

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.

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

Pay Rate: $19/hr.

Schedule:

Friday and Saturday | 6:00a.m. - 2:30p.m.

Tuesday | 10:00a.m. - 6:30p.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