Senior Living Cook - Flexible Hours, Growth & Impact

Discovery Senior Living; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off & holidays

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Frisco, TX is seeking a Cook to enrich residents' lives through culinary excellence, following menu cycles and standardized recipes to deliver well-presented meals. You will maintain a warm, home-like dining atmosphere while ensuring safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen.

You’ll work a Friday to Monday schedule, collaborating with the culinary team to create exceptional dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
• Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
• Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior living

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Frisco, TX is seeking a Cook to enrich residents' lives through culinary excellence, following menu cycles and standardized recipes to deliver well-presented meals. You will maintain a warm, home-like dining atmosphere while ensuring safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen.

You’ll work a Friday to Monday schedule, collaborating with the culinary team to create exceptional dining experiences for residents.