Senior Living Cook | Fresh Meals, Flexible Schedule, Growth

Discovery Village Castle Hills; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Discovery Management Group is actively seeking a Cook to enrich the lives of seniors by delivering high-quality, well-presented meals. You will prepare hot and cold dishes, follow standardized recipes, ensure food safety, and support a warm, home-like dining experience for residents.

In this role you’ll work with a culinary team, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to an enjoyable dining environment while adhering to quality standards and safety guidelines.

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

Team player

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Management Group is actively seeking a Cook to enrich the lives of seniors by delivering high-quality, well-presented meals. You will prepare hot and cold dishes, follow standardized recipes, ensure food safety, and support a warm, home-like dining experience for residents.

In this role you’ll work with a culinary team, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to an enjoyable dining environment while adhering to quality standards and safety guidelines.