Cook

The Aspenwood Company; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% safe harbor match

Discounted pricing on purchases

Floating Holiday

Generous PTO that rolls over year over

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout Option

Job summary

Hireology is seeking Cooks for Spring Creek Village, an Assisted Living with Memory Care, to prepare a variety of meals for residents while ensuring dietary needs are met.

Full-time shifts require weekend and holiday availability. You will maintain food safety, ensure quality, and support kitchen operations, including training new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; culinary school training is a plus.
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days per State guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year of proven cook experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor temperature, taste, and quality; ensure top-notch presentation.
• Use utensils and grillers to cook; stir or turn as needed.
• Dress dishes for appealing presentation before serving.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and orderly operation; ensure equipment is cleaned and off after closing.
• Store food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check ingredient quality and monitor stock levels; place orders as needed.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation policies and document compliance.
• Assist in training and orientation of new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene; attend in-service trainings.
• Be an active member of the community emergency response team.

Skills

Team player with communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training a plus

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.

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