Cook

Lifespace Communities; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 20,994 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is seeking Cooks in Wylie, Texas. This role involves collaborating with the kitchen team to prepare meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, one year of cooking experience, and relevant food safety certifications. Lifespace offers opportunities for career growth in a purpose-driven organization committed to providing meaningful experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a prep cook or similar position.
• State Certification in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation if applicable.
• Possess food handlers certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with kitchen team members for timely meal production.
• Prepare food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures.
• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation practices

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community: Wesley Court

Address: 2617 Antilley Road Abilene, Texas 79606

Pay Range: $15.24-$21.00+ Hourly. New Management! Starting pay: $16.50+ (based on experience) Shifts available now!

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented team of Cooks today!

A few details about the role:

• Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and effective meal production
• Previous experience as a cook, sanitation, inventory management, creativity, effective communicator, team player
• Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.
• Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.
• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.
• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.
• Possess food handlers certification
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and handling practices
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule
• Good communication skills are essential

And here's what you need to apply:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience as a prep cook or similar position.
• State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation if state certification program exists.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and serves over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!