Facility Cook

SERENITY LIGHT OF TEXAS LLC; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Light of Texas LLC is seeking a Facility Cook to prepare balanced, nutritious meals for clients and live‑in staff in a clean, compliant kitchen in Angleton, TX. You will assist with weekly menus, manage supplies, and ensure dietary restrictions are respected while upholding safety standards.

The role requires basic computer skills, a Food Handler’s Card, and CPR/First Aid training, with 2–5 years of kitchen experience preferred. A valid driver’s license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Must have basic computer skills including the ability to review, write, and read emails.
• Must have Food Handler's Card.
• CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire).
• Two to five years of kitchen experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepares balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring special dietary needs and restrictions are accommodated.
• Collaborates with the team to help create weekly menus that promote health, while considering budgetary constraints and available ingredients.
• Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment by following all food safety, health, and sanitation protocols.
• Monitors kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment, and supports ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste.
• Shows creativity in meal preparation and presentation.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with clients and team members.
• Follows Food Handler’s regulations for proper food preparation, temperatures and cooking times.
• Engages in proper and safe food storage after each meal and dates the items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Special dietary knowledge

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Job Description:The Facility Cook role will be responsible for providing meals for the clients and live-in staff while maintaining kitchen compliance by following the policies and procedures of Serenity Light of Texas and governing agencies. The Facility Cook will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized environment to ensure facilities are well stocked, organized, and sanitary.Essential Functions:Prepares balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring special dietary needs and restrictions are accommodated.Collaborates with the team to help create weekly menus that promote health, while considering budgetary constraints and available ingredients.Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment by following all food safety, health, and sanitation protocols in compliance with state and local regulations including but not limited to checking temperatures in all refrigerators/freezers where client food is stored.Monitors kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment, and supports ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste.Shows creativity in meal preparation and presentation.Interacts professionally and respectfully with clients and team members.Secures kitchen tools/knives properly and safely.Follows Food Handler’s regulations for proper food preparation, temperatures and cooking- times.Engages in proper and safe food storage after each meal and dates the items.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Must have the ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills.Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.Must have basic computer skills including the ability to review, write, and read emails.Must have Food Handler’s Card.CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire)Preferred education and experience:Possess a High School diploma or a GED.Two to five years of kitchen experience.CPR/First Aid knowledgeValid Drivers Licensehttps://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/PM21