Prep Cook/Pastry Cook

Provincial Senior Living; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living in Allen, Texas, is hiring a Prep Cook/Cook. This position requires preparing food items using standardized recipes while ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma, at least one year of food preparation experience, and a Food Services Sanitation Certificate. Join a team fostering a positive work environment focused on delivering excellent dining experiences for residents, with access to competitive wages and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Preferably having a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in food preparation and menu items.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training is a plus.
• Mandatory Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Monitor food items to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Oversee food storage and safety equipment records.

Skills

Food preparation

Standardized recipe usage

Food safety practices

Culinary skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Services Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our "Pillars of Excellence," employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent experiences for our residents.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full‑time and part‑time hours
• Paid time off and holidays (full‑time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full‑time)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Prep Cook/ Cook to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
• Monitors all food items to ensure at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
• Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
• Completes cleaning duties.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year job‑related experience including food preparation, full‑line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1003790