Senior Living Cook — Create Joyful, Nutritious Meals

Village on the Park Stonebridge; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Perks at Work

Holiday Pay

PTO rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO cashout

Job summary

Village on the Park Stonebridge is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in a senior living community. You will work to meet dietary requirements, ensure food quality, and collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a clean, organized environment.

Required are a High School diploma or GED and a food handler certification; prior cooking experience is essential. Weekend and holiday availability is expected, with a full-time schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (culinary school training is a plus).
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days, as per State guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year of proven experience as a cook.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods, from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality; taste food to ensure top-notch quality.
• Use various utensils and grillers to cook food, stirring or turning as needed.
• Dress dishes for a great presentation before serving.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly, ensuring all equipment is cleaned, working properly, and turned off before closing.
• Store all food and items properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check and ensure the quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for shortages with supervisor's approval.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines, including governmental and company policies, and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene as per company policies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Cook experience

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School diploma / GED

Food handler certification

Job description

Village on the Park Stonebridge is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in a senior living community. You will work to meet dietary requirements, ensure food quality, and collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a clean, organized environment.

Required are a High School diploma or GED and a food handler certification; prior cooking experience is essential. Weekend and holiday availability is expected, with a full-time schedule and competitive hourly pay.