Full Time Cook

Franklin Park Senior Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Park Senior Living in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. The position requires scratch cooking experience and a ServSafe certification. You'll contribute to maintaining a clean kitchen and preparing high-quality meals while fostering relationships with residents.

This role offers a beautiful working environment, a variety of experiences including special events, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in scratch cooking, preferably in a restaurant, club, or retirement community.
• Mandatory ServSafe sanitation certification.
• Ability to adapt schedule for coverage and events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assist Executive Chef with menu preparation.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.
• Prepare meals with attention to detail.

Skills

Scratch cooking experience

ServSafe sanitation certification

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment experience

Knowledge of special event catering

Job description

The Grove on Forest Lane aims to be a beacon of purposeful living for those in our community. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve through family, friendship, and fun. We do this by offering personalized care, diverse wellness programs, and meaningful ways to connect, helping each resident feel supported and at home.

We offer assisted living and memory care, and are known for our excellent food and dining experiences.

Things You Will Love About This Job:

• Beautiful working environment
• Having a relationship with residents
• Variety of work experiences, including special events

Job Duties Include:

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
• Assist Executive Chef with menu and recipe development
• Assist in the receiving, rotation and storage of products
• Identify and report food/supply needs
• Ensure that all staff follow sanitation/infection control regulations, and help train and coach them in garnishing, presentation and other culinary skills
• Prepare salads, soups, and entrées with care and quality
• Assist in nightly clean up and labeling

Qualifications:

• Scratch cooking experience (because all dishes are freshly prepared-to-order), preferably including restaurant, private club or retirement community
• ServSafe sanitation certification required
• Flexibility: able and willing to modify his/her schedule to help cover vacations and help with special events
• Experience in all areas of the commercial kitchen operation
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
• Reads, writes, speaks and understands the English language
• Knowledge of special event catering is a plus