Senior Living Cook | Nutritious Meals & Care

Legacy at Town Creek; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy at Town Creek in Palestine, TX is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to the established menu. You will monitor food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning to ensure safe, nutritious meals for residents.

The role requires prior cooking experience; two years in a large-scale operation is preferred and experience in long-term care is valued. This is a full-time position on-site with rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu.
• Monitor methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning.
• Safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for health maintenance and enhancement.
• Ensure quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legacy at Town Creek in Palestine, TX is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to the established menu. You will monitor food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning to ensure safe, nutritious meals for residents.

The role requires prior cooking experience; two years in a large-scale operation is preferred and experience in long-term care is valued. This is a full-time position on-site with rotating schedules.