Full Time Cook
McKinney, TX
Hidden Springs of McKinney is an exciting, new senior living community in McKinney, TX, just north of Dallas. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, Hidden Springs delivers a personalized and uplifting experience to everyone who lives here.
We are looking for a talented, smiling Cook to join our dining team! Our residents look forward to mealtimes as a true highlight of their day. Your cooking will bring comfort, joy, and delicious food right to their table.
Schedule Details
- Flexible Shifts: Enjoy a dynamic, rotating mix of day and evening shifts.
- Varied Days: Work a mix of weekdays and weekends.
- Rotation Options: Cover breakfast/lunch or lunch/dinner shifts rather than a fixed weekly routine.
THINGS YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THIS JOB:
- Beautiful working environment
- Having a relationship with residents
- Variety of work experiences, including special events
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
- Assist Executive Chef with menu and recipe development
- Assist in the receiving, rotation and storage of products
- Identify and report food/supply needs
- Ensure that all staff follow sanitation/infection control regulations, and help train and coach them in garnishing, presentation and other culinary skills
- Prepare salads, soups, and entrées with care and quality
- Assist in nightly clean up and labeling
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Scratch cooking experience (because all dishes are freshly prepared-to-order), preferably including restaurant, private club or retirement community
- ServSafe sanitation certification required
- Flexibility: able and willing to modify his/her schedule to help cover vacations and help with special events
- Experience in all areas of the commercial kitchen operation
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
- Reads, writes, speaks and understands the English language
- Knowledge of special event catering is a plus