Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time and Part Time positions available! 

Independence Hill is an upscale retirement resort located in the heart of the Stone Oak area.  

Our residents have spent lifetimes building families, careers, and legacies. Now, they have entrusted us with their daily comfort and well-being.  We believe that true care goes beyond clinical or domestic tasks—it is found in the patience of a listening ear, the warmth of a smile, and the genuine empathy we bring to every interaction.

In this environment, your role is to be a source of constant support. Whether you are assisting with daily needs or simply sharing a moment of conversation, your goal is to provide the encouragement our residents need to live each day with dignity and purpose. We are committed to fostering a culture where you feel equally supported, empowered, and inspired to make a meaningful difference.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily, as outlined on the weekly menu plan.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes. Recipes should be prepared with little or no added sodium (salt).
• Monitor or portion control to meet residents’ requests and meet basic nutritional requirements. 
• Coordinate and participate in serving food.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Maintain portion control to meet budgetary requirements.
• Train, supervise and assign work to Dining Aides.
• Assist with menu planning. Review and adjust menus with supervisor to accommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holidays.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery. Ensure proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Maintain a written inventory of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, non-food supplies, dishes and utensils.
• Notify manager of malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Ensure compliance with all state, local, and federal regulations.
• Work with a team to ensure efficient operation of the facility.
• Provide input for resident assistance plans.
• Encourage and invite residents to participate in the food service program and activities.

Education and Experience Required 

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with commercial cooking or domestic cooking with large groups

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Practice safety in working with and around kitchen equipment.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.) and office equipment (photocopier, telephone)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate in food-preparation training is preferred
• Experience in supervision is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults

Perks and Benefits: 

• Birthday & Anniversary PTO
• PTO accrual on Day ONE
• Referral Bonus
• Pay Advance Program 
• Generous benefit offerings to include:  Medical/ Dental/Vision/ Accident/ STD/LTD 
• Employer paid Life policy 
• Free meal during certain shifts