Culinary Services Cook

Sonida Senior Living; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training and certification support

Career growth opportunities

Educational support

Job summary

The Waterford at Fort Worth, part of Sonida Senior Living, is seeking a Culinary Services Cook to join our on-site dining team in Fort Worth, TX. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals with safety and hospitality in mind, contributing to a welcoming community environment.

We value dependable attendance and teamwork. Ideal candidates may have prior senior living or healthcare experience and must meet state sanitation requirements. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate per state/local requirements.
• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assist the Culinary Services Director in maintaining an efficient Dining Services department.
• Prepare and serve meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintain dining service standards including customer service and cleanliness.
• Clean after preparation and service; clean work area, pots and equipment; store leftovers properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Service Sanitation Certificate

Job description

The Waterford at Fort Worth
Ft. Worth, TX 76133, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CULIN030110

Description

Where Caring Comes Alive at Sonida Senior Living

Culinary Services Cook | Fort Worth TX

THE JOB: As a Cook or Chef, you'll help create a welcoming, safe, and caring home for our residents. With your kindness, attention to detail, and dependable teamwork, you'll make a difference from the moment your shift begins. Working closely with the team at The Waterford At Fort Worth, you'll play a key role in delivering the exceptional care and experience that defines our community.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Paid time off
• Training, certification support, and career growth opportunities

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assists the Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized and efficient Dining Services department.
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean after preparation and service; work area, pots and equipment.
• Ensures all leftovers are covered, labeled, dated and stored in the proper place.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service is preferred, but not required
• Required license/certification, if applicable
• A caring attitude and reliable attendance
• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate as per State/Local requirements.
• High Experience and/or knowledge of volume meal preparation and serving for large groups.
• Some supervisory experience preferred. Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing
• Must be 18 years of age or older

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