Cook

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
• Serv Safe sanitation certification required
• Flexibility: able and willing to modify his/her schedule to help cover vacations and assist with special events
• Experience in all areas of the commercial kitchen operation
• Comfortable working in a 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 based in Texas. To learn more about our company, go to www.franklinpark.org.