Senior Living Cook - Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Spring Cypress Senior Living; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

Health, dental, vision, life and disab

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth and advance

Company provided uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Cypress, TX is seeking a Cook for Spring Cypress Assisted Living & Memory Care. You’ll prepare delicious, well-presented meals that follow our menu cycle and standardized recipes, while ensuring a warm, home-like dining experience for residents.

Join a team that values quality, safety, and community. This full-time role requires weekend availability and offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling required.
• 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

Culinary skills

Food safety

Time management

Team collaboration

Plating/presentation

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Cypress, TX is seeking a Cook for Spring Cypress Assisted Living & Memory Care. You’ll prepare delicious, well-presented meals that follow our menu cycle and standardized recipes, while ensuring a warm, home-like dining experience for residents.

Join a team that values quality, safety, and community. This full-time role requires weekend availability and offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive culture.