Full Time Cook

Franklin Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful working environment

Resident relationships

Special events variety

Job summary

Franklin Park Alamo Heights in San Antonio, TX is seeking a cook to join our elegant retirement community kitchen. You will contribute to daily meal preparation, ensuring fresh, from-scratch dishes and high standards of quality.

Join a team that values residents, delivers exceptional dining experiences, and supports special events. You’ll work a rotating schedule and have opportunities to develop menus with the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Scratch cooking experience in restaurant, private club, or retirement community.
• ServSafe sanitation certification required.
• Flexibility to modify schedule for vacations and events.
• Experience in all areas of a commercial kitchen operation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Reads, writes, speaks and understands English.
• Knowledge of special event catering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
• Assist Executive Chef with menu and recipe development
• Assist in receiving, rotation and storage of products
• Identify and report food/supply needs
• Ensure sanitation/infection control regulations are followed and train staff in garnishing and presentation
• Prepare salads, soups, and entr�es with care and quality
• Assist in nightly clean up and labeling

Skills

Scratch cooking

ServSafe sanitation

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

English proficiency

Special event catering knowledge

Job description

San Antonio, TX

Franklin Park Alamo Heights, an elegant retirement community, has openings for a cook.

Rotating schedule, pay depending on experience

We offer independent and assisted living, 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

Franklin Park Alamo Heights is located at 230 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78209.

Franklin Park is dedicated to providing residential communities where seniors and their families feel right at home immediately upon entering our doors. We’re inspired by excellence and committed to “dedication in every detail.”

JOB CODE: Franklin Park