Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
accident insurance
short-term disability insurance
supplemental life insurance
Personal life insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship Opportunities
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Employee Referral Program
Everyday pay
Professional training
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Carillon Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community celebrating over 50 years of dedicated service to Lubbock and the West Texas region. Known for its vibrant and inclusive environment, Carillon offers an all-encompassing lifestyle designed to enrich the lives of active older adults. The community combines superior hospitality, exceptional amenities, and a scenic location, making it a standout choice among senior living options in West Texas. Residents at Carillon Senior Living enjoy a comprehensive range of services that support their health, wellness, and social engagement, all rooted in Texas values and a deep appreciation for the local culture and community, including a special affinity for Texas Tech.

The Cook position at Carillon Senior Living is pivotal in maintaining the high standard of dining experience that residents expect and deserve. This role involves preparing all food items according to established recipes and nutritional guidelines, with a focus on quality, presentation, and safety. Working as a Cook at Carillon means being part of a team that values hospitality and continuously strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and staff. The job offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $15 to $16 and features a flexible schedule to accommodate varying needs.

The Cook will regularly engage in food preparation tasks that require physical endurance and manual dexterity, including standing for extended periods, handling industrial kitchen equipment, and lifting heavy items up to 50 pounds. In addition, the role demands strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards to ensure resident health and satisfaction. The Cook contributes to the overall dining service by monitoring food quality and temperature, assisting with meal serving and kitchen cleanliness, and participating in continuous improvement efforts for meal service operations.

Carillon Senior Living places a strong emphasis on professional growth and offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities for its employees. Benefits such as comprehensive health insurance coverage including dental, vision, and accident insurance, as well as paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement savings plan with company matching, make this position attractive for individuals seeking both a meaningful career and a supportive work environment. Furthermore, the community fosters a culture of hospitality where every interaction embodies respect, responsiveness, and genuine care for residents and coworkers alike.

This Cook role is ideal for candidates who have at least one year of experience in a restaurant or senior living kitchen environment, hold a high school diploma, and preferably possess a culinary degree. It offers an opportunity to join a team committed to elevating the senior living dining experience through skillful cooking and heartfelt service, all within a community that honors tradition, promotes wellness, and values diversity.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma
  • culinary degree preferred
  • minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
  • able to stand or walk for up to eight (8) hours per day, bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
  • have manual dexterity for preparing food
  • ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required
  • able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
  • may be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time
  • may be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals
  • able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma
  • culinary degree preferred
  • minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
  • able to use standard industrial kitchen appliances
  • able to see, hear, and communicate with others
  • knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
  • ability to prepare diets per policy and procedure
  • ability to assist with meal serving and ware washing

Job Duties

  • exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
  • responsible for adhering to food safety, quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
  • produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
  • exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
  • demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
  • assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
  • visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
  • and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service
  • represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
  • support creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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