Description
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 events5 days flex w/weekend rotation - Days and Evenings availableJOB 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 labelingQUALIFICATIONS:* 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 plusThe 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.