Cook/Dietary Aide

Tarantino; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at a senior living community. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals while maintaining strict cleanliness and food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a commitment to enhancing the dining experience for residents and guests. With a focus on growth and opportunity, this position offers a chance to be part of a supportive team dedicated to the well-being of both staff and residents. If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Team Member Well-being Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience in food service.
• Must obtain local food handling/sanitation licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following company recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper food temperatures and manage food waste.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Menu Planning

Food Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tarantino Properties is a full-service real estate company specializing in income producing real estate. Founded in 1980, our company provides a full complement of property management, brokerage, leasing and renovation services for commercial, residential and senior living properties throughout the United States. Tarantino currently manages over $2 Billion in real estate assets.

The Reserve at First Colony Senior Living Community is currently hiring a Cook. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, appealing and quality food for residents and guests, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and complying with all company and state food regulations.

The schedule for this role is Full Time - 6:00 am to 2:00 pm

Responsibilities:

• Prepares all food in accordance with the daily menu planner, using company standardized recipes, in a timely manner.
• Perform a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review details of daily menu.
• Works the food line during mealtime.
• Keeps work area and serving line equipment clean and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules.
• Ensures proper food temperature maintained and recorded.
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers & freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated; perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
• Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of one year of related experience
• Senior Living Experience a PLUS!!
• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Why People Love Working Here:

People are at the heart of what we do every day. At Tarantino Properties, we invest in our people. Whether you are starting out your career or joining later in your journey, we are excited to help you grow every step of the way. Tarantino is a company focused on growth and opportunity. Tarantino offers more than just a job, but a career that makes you a part of our foundation and our family. Our success is because of your success. We are united by our core values of respect, integrity, and discipline, and by our common commitment to enhancing communities and maximizing value for our clients. We recognize that our goals are achieved through the incredible efforts of our team members.

Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.