Cook | $250 Sign on Bonus

Village on the Park Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Village on the Park Denton, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community, is seeking a cook who will prepare a variety of meals from recipes while adhering to dietary needs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring quality, presenting dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, stocking and ordering supplies as needed, and training new kitchen staff. Weekend/holiday availability is required; position is PRN with a pay rate of $20–$22 per hour.

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.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Team player with good oral and written communication.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor food temperature, taste, and quality.
• Use utensils and grills to cook and turn food.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep kitchen sanitized and orderly, clean equipment and turn off after closing.
• Store food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check quality of ingredients and monitor stock levels with supervisor approval.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Attend required in-service trainings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training (plus)

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Location: Village on the Park Denton, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community.

Pay Rate: $20/hr. - $22/hr.

PRN Shift

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