Cook

Spring Creek Village; Spring, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 4% safe harbor match

Perks at Work

Holiday Pay

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout Option

Job summary

Spring Creek Village is seeking dedicated cooks to prepare meals for residents in a memory care community. You will follow recipes, respect dietary restrictions, and ensure high-quality, safe, and appetizing dishes.

Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing stock, and assisting with staff training. The role requires weekend and holiday availability and offers a strong benefits package within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary training a plus.
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days 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 (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Team player with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods from various states.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality; ensure top-notch quality.
• Use utensils and grillers to cook food; stir or turn as needed.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and orderly; ensure equipment is cleaned and turned off when closing.
• Store food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check and ensure ingredient quality; monitor stock levels and order shortages with supervisor approval.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and company policies; document accordingly.
• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Physical stamina

Sanitation procedures

Cutting tools handling

Cookware & bakeware knowledge

Cooking procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training (a plus)

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

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