Cook Needed

Franklin Companies

Cook Needed

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.