Line Cook - Senior Living Community

Prestige Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consistent schedule

Earned wage access

Flu vaccine

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Prestige Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care in Tyler, TX is seeking a Line Cook who takes pride in scratch cooking and delivering high-quality meals for our residents, families, and team.

You will prepare breakfast through dinner, desserts, soups, and daily specials, follow recipes, maintain safety and sanitation, and collaborate with the Culinary Director to create memorable dining experiences.

Experience in healthcare dining and a food handler permit preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a restaurant, scratch kitchen, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or food service environment preferred.
• Experience preparing meals from scratch.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary education is a plus.
• Food Handler's Permit required (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong knife skills and the ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to accurately read and follow recipes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Healthcare Dining, Restaurant, or Hospitality experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality meals using scratch cooking techniques and established recipes.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, soups, desserts, baked goods, and daily specials.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion standards are met.
• Practice proper food handling, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Set up and break down kitchen workstations efficiently.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure proper food storage procedures.
• Restock food, supplies, and ingredients throughout each shift.
• Work closely with the Culinary Director and Dining Services Team to deliver exceptional meals.
• Assist with holiday meals, resident events, family gatherings, and special community celebrations.
• Help create memorable dining experiences our residents look forward to every day.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Organized

Time management

Knife skills

Read recipes

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Pride in craft

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Culinary education is a plus

Job description

Prestige Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care
Tyler, Texas

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Starting Pay: Competitive Based on Experience

THIS IS MORE THAN A JOB. IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO NOURISH.

At Prestige Estates, we believe every meal is about far more than food.

It is an opportunity to provide comfort.

To create connection.

To brighten someone's day.

A favorite family recipe can bring back cherished moments.

A beautifully prepared meal reminds our residents they are valued, cared for, and loved.

Our Culinary Team doesn't simply prepare food.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in scratch cooking.

Someone who believes quality matters.

Someone who enjoys working as part of a team.

Someone who understands that every plate served is an opportunity to care for another person.

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.

WHO THRIVES AT PRESTIGE ESTATES?

• Dependable and reliable
• Passionate about cooking from scratch
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Positive and team-oriented
• Calm and efficient in a fast-paced kitchen
• Committed to food safety and cleanliness
• Creative and eager to learn
• Proud of their craft and attention to detail
• Flexible and willing to help wherever needed
• Passionate about serving seniors with excellence

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Line Cook, you'll prepare fresh, high-quality meals while helping create an exceptional dining experience for our residents, families, guests, and team members.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare fresh, high-quality meals using scratch cooking techniques and established recipes
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, soups, desserts, baked goods, and daily specials
• Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion standards are met
• Practice proper food handling, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety procedures
• Set up and break down kitchen workstations efficiently
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen equipment and work areas
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure proper food storage procedures
• Restock food, supplies, and ingredients throughout each shift
• Work closely with the Culinary Director and Dining Services Team to deliver exceptional meals
• Assist with holiday meals, resident events, family gatherings, and special community celebrations
• Help create memorable dining experiences our residents look forward to every day

OUR EXPECTATIONS

At Prestige Estates, we hold ourselves to a high standard because our residents deserve our very best.

We expect team members to:

• Arrive on time and prepared for every shift
• Prepare meals with pride, consistency, and attention to detail
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
• Follow recipes, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures
• Communicate professionally and respectfully
• Be dependable and accountable
• Work collaboratively as part of the Culinary Team
• Treat every resident, family member, guest, and coworker with kindness and respect

We believe excellence is not something we do occasionally. It is something we practice every day.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a restaurant, scratch kitchen, commercial kitchen, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or food service environment preferred
• Experience preparing meals from scratch required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Culinary education is a plus
• Food Handler's Permit required (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and commercial kitchen equipment
• Strong knife skills and the ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to accurately read and follow recipes
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Healthcare Dining, Restaurant, or Hospitality experience is a plus but not required

WHY WORK AT PRESTIGE ESTATES?

Prestige Estates has proudly served seniors in East Texas since 2007.

As the only privately owned and operated Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the area, we make decisions locally and always put our residents first.

Our Culinary Team plays an essential role in creating the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Prestige Estates feel like home. Every meal is thoughtfully prepared because we believe great food nourishes both the body and the spirit.

Our team members are valued, appreciated, and supported. We work hard, laugh often, celebrate together, and genuinely care about one another. When you join Prestige Estates, you become part of a family committed to serving with excellence.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Consistent Schedule with Reliable Hours
• OnShift Wallet - Access Earned Wages Before Payday
• Free Annual Flu Vaccine
• Positive and Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

JOIN THE PRESTIGE FAMILY

If you are looking for more than a paycheck...

If you love cooking from scratch...

If you believe great food brings people together...

If you take pride in your craft and enjoy serving others...

Join a culinary team where your talent is appreciated, your creativity is encouraged, and every meal is an opportunity to make someone's day a little brighter.

Prestige Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care

Love Lives Here.

Family Owned & Operated Since 2007

Where Compassion Leads, Lives Are Transformed.

Prestige Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.