Cook Needed - Franklin Companies

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.