Cook

The Aspenwood Company; Spring (TX); In loco; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401K with a 4% safe harbor match

Discounted pricing on purchases

Holiday Pay and Floating Holiday

Generous PTO rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout

Descrizione del lavoro

The Aspenwood Company is hiring cooks to prepare meals for residents in a Spring Creek Village senior community. You will craft diverse dishes, follow special dietary needs, and ensure food safety and quality in a busy kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates bring 6 months to 1 year cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a clean food handler certification within 60 days. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED; culinary schooling a plus.
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days.
• 6 months to 1 year cooking experience.
• Knowledge of cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and safety standards.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Mansioni

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Use utensils and grillers; ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with stocking and ordering under supervision.
• Maintain appearance and personal hygiene; attend trainings.

Conoscenze

Food handling

Sanitation

Team player

Communication

Quality taste

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Spring Creek Village, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Pay Rate

$17/hr.

Full-Time Shifts

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