Senior Living Cook — Nutritious Meals & Community Impact

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,662,000 - 46,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Discounted pricing on purchases (Perks

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Heights is seeking cooks who are passionate about creating delicious meals for seniors. You will prepare a range of dishes, adhere to dietary needs, and ensure high-quality food is served with care.

Responsibilities include monitoring quality and sanitation, training new staff, and collaborating with the team to meet resident expectations. Weekend and holiday availability is required for full-time shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary school training is a plus.
• 6 months to 1 year of proven cook experience.
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and presentation; ensure safe handling and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary school training (a plus)

Food handler certification

Job description

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Heights is seeking cooks who are passionate about creating delicious meals for seniors. You will prepare a range of dishes, adhere to dietary needs, and ensure high-quality food is served with care.

Responsibilities include monitoring quality and sanitation, training new staff, and collaborating with the team to meet resident expectations. Weekend and holiday availability is required for full-time shifts.