Position: Cook (Only Position)
Salary: $10-12/hour (Depends on Experience)
Salary Currency: USD
Employment Type: Full_Time
Date Posted: 2025-12-28
Expiry Posted: 2026-02-28
Work Location: 13751 Needham Pl, Willis, TX 77381
Description: Forest Cottage Senior Care is seeking a reliable and experienced Cook to prepare fresh, home-style meals for our residents in a warm, residential assisted living environment. This role is kitchen-only—no caregiving duties required. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a home-style kitchen, understands senior dietary needs, and takes pride in cleanliness, food safety, and consistency.
Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities
- Meal Preparation
- Prepare breakfast and lunch daily
- Prep dinner for later service
- Prepare lunch and dinner meals for weekends
- Follow resident dietary needs and restrictions as instructed
- Prepare American-style, home-cooked meals with variety and consistency
Kitchen Operations:
- Confidently operate standard home kitchen equipment (stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer)
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen throughout the shift
- Food Safety & Compliance
- Check and log refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily
- Discard expired food from all refrigerators and freezers
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
- Cleaning Duties (After Breakfast & Lunch)
- Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining/eating area
- Clean kitchen counters, sink, and food prep surfaces
- Load and run the dishwasher
- Ensure the kitchen is left clean, sanitized, and organized
What This Role Does NOT Include:
❌ No resident caregiving
❌ No medication assistance
❌ No personal care duties
This is a cook-only position.
Qualifications:
- Experience cooking in a home-style or small community kitchen
- Ability to prepare American-style meals suitable for seniors
- Understanding of basic dietary needs (low sodium, soft foods, etc.)
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Comfortable following routines and written instructions
Why Work at Forest Cottage Senior Care:
- Small, family-style assisted living community
- Calm, respectful work environment
- Clear role expectations with no caregiving responsibilities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through quality meals
