Senior Living Cook: Fresh Meals, Flexible Schedule

Discovery Senior Living; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages beforepay

Flexible scheduling (FT/PT)

Paid time off and holidays (FT)

Health, dental, vision, life and other

401K with employer match

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Company provided uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Frisco, TX is seeking a full-time Cook to craft meals for our senior residents. You will prepare hot and cold items, follow standardized recipes, and ensure quality, safety, and presentation across daily menus.

You will maintain a clean, efficient kitchen while contributing to a warm, home-like dining experience for residents, with weekend availability and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

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 exp

Food safety

Portion control

Attention to detail

Communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Frisco, TX is seeking a full-time Cook to craft meals for our senior residents. You will prepare hot and cold items, follow standardized recipes, and ensure quality, safety, and presentation across daily menus.

You will maintain a clean, efficient kitchen while contributing to a warm, home-like dining experience for residents, with weekend availability and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.