Cook

Sagora Senior Living; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Meal Tickets

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Cook for Magnolia Court Assisted Living & Memory Care in Texas. You will prepare à la carte items, monitor stock and ensure cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, storage and work areas in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of commercial kitchen experience and possess ServSafe Certification and a Food Handler’s permit. Full‑time, part‑time or PRN opportunities include competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Must possess ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit as regulated by state and local authorities.
• Must have skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Cook à la carte items
• Monitor stock
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas
• Assist with training of all culinary team members
• Follow established methods of meal preparation and presentation
• Serve meals to residents promptly and in a friendly and courteous manner

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Food Handler’s Permit

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

May 2026: You are looking to become a cook in our senior living communities, preparing high‑quality meals for residents in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Benefits

• Company‑paid telemedicine service for all full‑time benefit‑eligible team members
• On‑Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member’s position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share

Position Details

Community Name: Magnolia Court Assisted Living & Memory Care
Address: 5902 North St
Phone: [phone]
Status: Full‑time, Part‑time, PRN

What does a Cook at Sagora do?

• Cook à la carte items
• Monitor stock
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas
• Assist with training of all culinary team members
• Follow established methods of meal preparation and presentation
• Serve meals to residents promptly and in a friendly and courteous manner

What do you need to be a Cook?

• One or more years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
• Must possess ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit as regulated by state and local authorities
• Must have skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and other team members

Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

Sagora is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.