Cook

Frontier Senior Living; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living is seeking a Cook for The Landing at Augusta Woods in Spring, TX. Shift options include AM and PM schedules, with responsibilities across breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparation.

Cooks will follow established recipes, manage service lines, and uphold health and safety standards while providing friendly, resident-focused service. Frontier offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as on-line cook in food services preferred.
• Ability to prepare meals following established standards and recipes.
• Knowledge of health department practices and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation or service.
• Prepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary Supervisor.
• Prepare soups, sauces, salads, and desserts according to recipes.
• Follow health and safety practices and infection control guidelines.
• Discuss and resolve food service issues with team members.
• Monitor leftovers and inventories to control costs.
• Engage with residents to provide courteous service.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Cook for The Landing at Augusta Woods community located in Spring, TX.We currently have the following Shifts and Schedules available for this position:AM & PM- 6:00AM-2:30PM & 10:00AM-7:00PMFrontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents. They must possess general knowledge in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, and portion control standards, and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service linesPrepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary SupervisorPrepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes.Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practicesPromptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leadersWork with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in lineBreak down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed.Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents.Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members.Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs.Other duties as assignedFrontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.comEqual Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free WorkplaceOther Requirements:Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directionsMust be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hoursExperience as on-line cook in food services preferredTraining and experience has been attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident careCompassion for senior adults requiredPush and pull up to 30 pounds