Senior Living Cook - Fresh Meals, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a friendly and skilled Cook to enrich the lives of seniors at our San Antonio community. You will prepare meals following menu cycles and standardized recipes, while maintaining a warm, home-like dining experience and a safe kitchen environment.

You’ll join a team that values quality, consistency, and resident satisfaction, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or a 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

Portion control

Food safety

Team communication

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a friendly and skilled Cook to enrich the lives of seniors at our San Antonio community. You will prepare meals following menu cycles and standardized recipes, while maintaining a warm, home-like dining experience and a safe kitchen environment.

You’ll join a team that values quality, consistency, and resident satisfaction, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.