Cook

Hcshiring; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan

Pet insurance

Legal services

Regular appreciation events

Ongoing education & CEU

Job summary

We are seeking a Cook to join our team in San Marcos, TX. You’ll prepare a variety of dishes per the daily menu, ensuring meals are flavorful, balanced, and meet special dietary needs.

Your cooking will contribute to the health and happiness of our residents and your creativity will shine on classic recipes. You’ll work in a clean, safe kitchen, follow recipes and labels, engage residents during service, and help maintain high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation.
• Read and follow instructions, recipe books, menus, and food labels correctly.
• SERV-SAFE Certification preferred but not required.
• May be required to hold First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of dishes according to the daily menu.
• Follow dietary needs and create meals that are both tasty and nutritious.
• Maintain high standards of quality – ensure each dish meets recipe and appearance standards.
• Engage residents with friendly conversations and walk-thru to ensure high satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and hygiene.

Skills

Food prep exp

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SERV-SAFE Certification

Job description

We are looking for a Cook to join our team! We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents, and it starts with a well-balanced, flavorful meal. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive tasty and nutritious meals and snacks.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare a variety of dishes according to the daily menu. We’re all about creativity and are all ears if you have a unique spin on a classic recipe.
• Your cooking will impact the health and happiness of our residents. By following special dietary needs and creating meals that are both tasty and nutritious, you'll be making a real difference in their lives.
• Maintain high standards of quality – observing each dish to ensure it meets our recipe and appearance standards.
• Engage residents with friendly conversations and walk-thrus to ensure high satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by properly cleaning all equipment, work areas, walls, and floors. Your dedication to hygiene is vital to our community's well-being.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation.
• Read and follow instructions, recipe books, menus, and food labels correctly.
• SERV-SAFE Certified preferred but not required.
• May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.

What's in it for you:

Time to recharge:

• PTO Plan and holiday pay because we believe work-life balance and celebrating special occasions is important.

To keep you healthy:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. You’ll even have access to a Personal Health Advocate to be your right hand in things like coordinating care with providers, insurance coverage questions, and billing issues. Because mental health is being healthy, our EAP program is here to help when needed.

For the future and just in case:

• 401k plan because retirement sounds pretty awesome. Plus, optional insurance coverage such as Accident & Critical Illness and Life & Disability. You can also opt in to have access to legal services to help with anything from will preparation to more complex legal issues.

For those you love:

• Domestic Partner Coverage and optional pet insurance are available.

Because we like to have fun:

• Regularly scheduled associate appreciation and fun events with games, food, and prizes. We take our work seriously but try not to take ourselves too seriously.

Career Development:

• We want you to stay with us for a long time. We provide opportunities for ongoing monthly education & CEU opportunities to enhance your skills.

FULL-TIME: MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLDIAYS WHEN NEEDED