Senior Living Cook — Fresh, Caring Dining Experience

Discovery Village Dominion; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

PTO & holidays

Health/dental/vision/Life insurance

401K with match

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Discovery Village Dominion in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Cook to enrich the lives of our residents through high-quality culinary experiences. You will follow menu cycles and standardized recipes while maintaining a warm, home-like dining environment for each resident.

As a full-time Cook with weekend flexibility, you will prepare diverse menu items, ensure food safety, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver exceptional meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or a 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

Senior living experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Discovery Village Dominion in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Cook to enrich the lives of our residents through high-quality culinary experiences. You will follow menu cycles and standardized recipes while maintaining a warm, home-like dining environment for each resident.

As a full-time Cook with weekend flexibility, you will prepare diverse menu items, ensure food safety, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver exceptional meals.