Full Time Cook (PM)

Silverado•Southlake, TX

12h

About The Position

Silverado Southlake is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve nourishing meals for residents in a memory care setting. The role combines food preparation, creativity, and hospitality, with a focus on supporting residents’ health and happiness and accommodating their dietary and nutritional needs. The Cook is expected to work consistently and compassionately with residents, including individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and to support the culinary team as needed. This is a full-time PM-shift position scheduled Friday through Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Wednesday and Thursday off. The anticipated pay range is $20 per hour. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent.
At least one year of food preparation and cooking experience, including grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, and baking.
Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health.
Knowledge of food safety regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.
Ability to read and follow menus and recipes, including substitutions.
Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Ability to walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards.
Comfort working around animals and pets.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals for residents according to their dietary needs.
Ensure food items are accurate, high-quality, well-presented, and served on time.
Modify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirements.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
Perform other duties as needed to support the culinary team.