Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Community Impact

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Denton is hiring Cooks to prepare a variety of meals for residents, including special dietary needs, ensuring freshness and safety in a senior living community. This PRN shift requires weekend and holiday availability.

You will work from recipes, monitor quality, assist in training kitchen staff, maintain sanitation, and help with stocking and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary school training is a plus.
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days, per state guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year proven cook experience.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, taste and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and proper equipment use.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Sanitation procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training is a plus

Job description

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Denton is hiring Cooks to prepare a variety of meals for residents, including special dietary needs, ensuring freshness and safety in a senior living community. This PRN shift requires weekend and holiday availability.

You will work from recipes, monitor quality, assist in training kitchen staff, maintain sanitation, and help with stocking and documenting procedures.