Part-Time Cook

Frisco, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Non-medical benefits

perks

Rewards

Discretionary Scholarship program

Annual performance evaluations

Raises

Employee referrals

Employee recognition awards

Job Description

Legend Senior Living is a reputable family-owned company with over 30 years of experience in providing exceptional senior living services. The company has grown steadily over the years and continues to expand by adding multiple new properties each year. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, Legend has received numerous awards including Great Place To Work for seven consecutive years, Best of Senior Living Award, and accolades for Innovative Programming in Senior Living. The company prides itself on cultivating a supportive and enriching community environment for its residents, emphasizing holistic wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards, and vibrant Life Enrichment activities. Known for its high standards in service, environment, and care, Legend Senior Living creates a warm and elegant community where residents feel valued and cared for.

The role of a Part-Time Cook at Legend Senior Living plays a crucial part in delivering this premium experience. As a member of the culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing nourishing meals from scratch using fresh ingredients to meet the dietary needs of residents. This position involves adhering to the Gold Leaf Dining experience, which is distinguished by excellent food quality and a welcoming atmosphere. The cook will provide hands-on assistance with special meal requests, maintain cleanliness and safety in production and service areas, and ensure compliance with all food service standards. This role is designed to offer a satisfying work-life balance with no late-night shifts as the residents prefer to dine early. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and ongoing performance evaluations with raises. Additional perks include a discretionary scholarship program, employee referrals, and recognition awards such as employee of the month or year. Overall, this position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, flexible, self-motivated, and passionate about culinary service in a fast-paced environment. The company also maintains a drug-free workplace and requires drug screening based on discretion, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends if necessary.

Job Requirements

Possess a minimum of one year of experience in a commercial restaurant
Demonstrate the ability to provide the highest level of culinary service and professional interaction to our residents and associates
Work well in a fast-paced environment, be organized, flexible, and self-motivated

Job Qualifications

Possess a minimum of one year of experience in a commercial restaurant
Demonstrate the ability to provide the highest level of culinary service and professional interaction to our residents and associates
Work well in a fast-paced environment, be organized, flexible, and self-motivated

Job Duties

Providing hands-on assistance with the dietary needs of the residents and fulfilling special meal requests when needed
Preparing meals from the menu plan and assisting with the service of the meals
Maintaining cleanliness of production and service areas
Inspecting work, storage, preparation, and service areas to meet all applicable food service standards and regulations
Following safe work procedures to include injury prevention, food safety, and infection control
Properly labeling and dating all food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage