Cook

653 Eagle's Trace, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Food discount

Onsite wellness centers

401k with company match

PTO

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Eagle's Trace location in West Houston, TX seeks a Prep/Line Cook to support Signature Dining Programs with à la minute cooking and chef-inspired dishes. Starting at $15/hr, role emphasizes teamwork and culinary excellence within a retirement community setting.

Requires 1 year of cook-to-order experience, weekend/holiday availability, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities accompany this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cook-to-order experience required.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in hot and cold kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Consistently prepare all meals following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Create high-quality dishes to enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

Skills

Cook-to-order experience

Weekend/holiday availability

Lift 50 lbs

Kitchen temperature handling

Job description

Location: Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Prep/Line Cook if you're passionate about great food, teamwork, and have culinary experience. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to our innovative Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and crafting chef-inspired dishes.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience, starting at $15 / hr

What we offer

Quality of life - most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices! A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values Growth Opportunities - grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones! Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize your culinary skills to create high-quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

What you will need

• Minimum of 1 year of cook-to-order experience
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Eagle's Trace is a beautiful 70-acre continuing care retirement community in West Houston, Texas. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Eagle's Trace helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission - helping people live better lives.

If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.