Assisted Living, Catering Services, Coaching, Cook Dishes, English Language, Infection Control, Menu Development, Organizational Skills, Property Management, Recipe Development, Regulations, Restaurant, Sanitation, ServSafe Certification
The Grove on Forest Lane, a newly renovated assisted living and memory care community serving North Dallas, Farmers Branch, and beyond is hiring for a full time cook.
We offer independent and assisted living, and are known for our excellent food and dining experiences.
THINGS YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THIS JOB:
- Beautiful working environment
- Having a relationship with residents
- Variety of work experiences, including special events
5 days flex w/weekend rotation - Days and Evenings available
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
The Grove is professionally managed by Franklin Apartment Management, LTD, a premier manager of senior housing in based in Texas. To learn more about our company go to www.franklinpark.org.