Cook - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living•Kerrville, TX

11d

About The Position

Sage Park Guadalupe is seeking a Cook/Culinary Associate to join its Culinary team. The role prepares and serves a variety of quality, fine-dining recipes for residents, associates, and guests, providing a restaurant-style dining experience. Meal preparation, service, and cleanup must follow nutritional guidelines, applicable regulations, and prescribed resident diets. The Cook also helps maintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area and supports resident satisfaction through attentive service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
SERV Safe certification.
Two years of experience in professional food service.
Must be flexible and work some weekends.

Nice To Haves

Culinary apprenticeship or training.

Responsibilities

Prepare, serve, and clean up meals in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and prescribed resident diets.
Use cooking appliances properly.
Assist with maintaining emergency food supplies.
Communicate with culinary vendors.
Be present in the dining room to support resident satisfaction.
Assist in providing adaptive equipment for residents when necessary.
Present food attractively, graciously, and in a timely manner.
Store dishes, cooking utensils, pots, and pans properly.
Prepare ingredients and food in advance for later meals, the week, weekends, or special events.
Report needed equipment and supplies to the Executive Chef.
Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
Maintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area.
Wear the company uniform and remain resident ready at all times.
Apply servant leadership in decision-making.