Senior Living Cook — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Discovery Senior Living; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid training

Career growth

Uniforms

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is hiring a Cook at Spring Cypress Assisted Living & Memory Care in Cypress, TX. This full-time position supports enriching senior living via high-quality meals and a warm, home-like dining experience.

You will prepare diverse menu items, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a safe kitchen environment while collaborating with a culinary team. Weekend availability is required, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

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.
• High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
• 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 experience

Food safety

Portion control

Presentation & plating

Team player

Weekend availability

Organizational skills

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is hiring a Cook at Spring Cypress Assisted Living & Memory Care in Cypress, TX. This full-time position supports enriching senior living via high-quality meals and a warm, home-like dining experience.

You will prepare diverse menu items, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a safe kitchen environment while collaborating with a culinary team. Weekend availability is required, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.