Cook – Senior Living Community

Cook with Purpose

At Menger Springs Senior Living Community, our culinary team plays an important role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for residents. If you enjoy cooking and want to make a meaningful impact each day, we would love to have you join our team.

We believe great food and great service help make our community feel like home.

Our core anchors guide everything we do:
✔ People First
✔ Compassionate Action
✔ Respectful Communication

Quick Job Details

Position: Cook
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000
Status: Full-Time

Work in a professional kitchen environment serving residents, guests, and staff.

What You’ll Do

As a Cook, you will help prepare meals and maintain high-quality food production standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing meals for residents, guests, and employees
• Baking desserts, rolls, and preparing salads and special items
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and serving areas
• Checking food quality, temperature, and appearance
• Properly labeling, storing, and rotating food
• Planning appropriate use of leftovers within required guidelines
• Requisitioning and storing food and supplies
• Timing and coordinating meal preparation

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
• 2–3 years of quantity food preparation experience preferred
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and cooking temperatures
• Texas Food Service Manager Certification (or ability to obtain) through the Texas Department of State Health Services

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Compassionate Action Relief for Employees (C.A.R.E. Fund)
• Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Loewenberg Caregiver Scholarship
• Academy for Career Excellence Program
• Continuing Education (Relias Training)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Join a team where your work helps create a warm and welcoming dining experience for residents every day.

Apply today – interviews are being scheduled now!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morningside Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.