Cook

The Delaney at Parkway Lakes; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Delaney at Parkway Lakes in Richmond, TX is seeking a skilled culinary professional to prepare and serve meals in a fine dining, senior living setting. You will uphold cleanliness and presentation standards while following dietary guidelines and policies.

Visit residents to evaluate food quality, temperature, and appearance; adjust operations for better service. The role emphasizes warm community engagement, teamwork, and contributing to occupancy through excellent meal experiences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with nutritional criteria and dietary requirements.
• 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 to evaluate food service quality and make improvements.
• Represent the community in a warm, inviting manner to support occupancy and revenue.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

When you work at The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! #greatplacetowork

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Daily Responsibilities

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food 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.

Qualifications

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

Salary: range $18-$22 per hr

Restaurant Type

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly Day Range

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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