Line Cook

Arbor Company; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

PTO

Flexible pay

EAP

Tuition assistance

Student loan help

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Arbor Terrace Lakeway is seeking an experienced Cook to join The Arbor Company’s dining team in Bee Cave, TX. You will prepare fresh meals from established recipes, maintain food safety standards, and present dishes attractively for our residents.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule with Sundays–Tuesdays 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays off, and duties including inventory, events support, and accommodating resident dietary needs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking or culinary experience required.
• Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, or high-volume dining preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals according to established recipes and menus
• Ensure food is prepared safely, consistently, and with attention to presentation
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation
• Assist with food preparation, inventory, and kitchen organization
• Work collaboratively with the culinary and dining teams to provide an excellent resident experience
• Assist with special events, celebrations, and catered functions within the community
• Accommodate resident preferences and dietary needs as directed

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen safety

Team player

Job description

Join the culinary team at Arbor Terrace Lakeway, an upscale assisted living community dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents. We’re seeking a skilled and dependable Cook who takes pride in preparing delicious, high-quality meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

Enjoy a consistent full-time schedule with Wednesdays and Saturdays off: Sunday–Tuesday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and Thursday–Friday, 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Are you ready to love your job again?

This is more than a traditional restaurant kitchen. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with the people you serve while being part of a supportive culinary team.

Pay

$20–$22 per hour, based on experience.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals according to established recipes and menus
• Ensure food is prepared safely, consistently, and with attention to presentation
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation
• Assist with food preparation, inventory, and kitchen organization
• Work collaboratively with the culinary and dining teams to provide an excellent resident experience
• Assist with special events, celebrations, and catered functions within the community
• Accommodate resident preferences and dietary needs as directed

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of cooking or culinary experience required
• Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, or high-volume dining preferred
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Why Arbor Terrace Lakeway?

At The Arbor Company, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a welcoming work environment where you can build meaningful relationships, grow your skills, and make a difference every day.

Benefits may include:

• Free meal during each work shift
• Paid Time Off for eligible team members
• Flexible pay options
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A supportive, team-focused work environment

If you’re an experienced cook who enjoys preparing great food and providing exceptional service, we’d love to meet you.

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.