Cook

San Marcos, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Sunshine Retirement Living is a renowned retirement community committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by providing exceptional services in a warm and welcoming environment. They pride themselves on fostering an inclusive atmosphere where respect, dignity, and personalized care are paramount. As an established entity in the senior living sector, Sunshine Retirement Living offers a variety of lifestyle options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, and specialized care. The organization values teamwork, professionalism, and dedication to service, ensuring that every staff member contributes positively to the community's overall well-being and satisfaction. With a strong focus on resident satisfaction and operational excellence, Sunshine Retirement Living continuously invests in its employees' development and promotes a culture of mutual respect and growth.

The CookSupervisor position (Executive Chef) at Sunshine Retirement Living is an hourly, non-exempt role vital to maintaining the culinary standards and smooth operation of the kitchen area. This role is responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals in alignment with community menus and portion-control policies. The position requires working closely with other food services team members to ensure efficient and safe kitchen practices. The Executive Chef oversees food production by reviewing menus and recipes, ensuring compliance with sanitation and food safety practices, and coordinating supplies and personnel necessary for meal service. The role demands excellent communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision while upholding a high standard of customer service toward residents. Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 100 pounds, and various activities essential for kitchen operations. Employees must meet state requirements, including maintaining food handler permits and passing background screenings. Sunshine Retirement Living emphasizes equal employment opportunities and equitable pay practices, maintaining a respectful and diverse workplace. This role is ideal for individuals with culinary training or relevant experience looking to contribute to a community-focused organization dedicated to senior care and culinary excellence.

Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Culinary Arts Degree or two years experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking preferred
Ability to read and prepare recipes in careful detail
Knowledge of and ability to comply with food service sanitation practices
Ability to courteously work with staff and residents in resolving food service problems
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance and customer service
Meets state related requirements as applicable for position
Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential
Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards
Satisfactorily pass company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance if applicable

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent
Culinary Arts Degree or two years experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking preferred
Ability to read and prepare recipes in careful detail
Knowledge of food service sanitation practices
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to courteously work with staff and residents to resolve food service problems
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain high performance and customer service
Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
Meets state related requirements as applicable for position
Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary

Job Duties

Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions
Prepare meals following community menus and recipes
Practice community portion-control standards
Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures
Ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal planned
Serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner
Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food and complete leftover logs
Ensure temperature logs are completed at the required time including cooler, freezer, production sheets, and dishwasher
Follow company sanitation standards by effectively cleaning preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts
Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-complaint issues as needed
Assist with the set-up of special functions
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
May be assigned to any other job functions in the community on a relief basis