Cook — Assisted & Independent Living

Cook — Assisted & Independent Living

Tomball Retirement Center – Tomball, TX
Full-Time | 6:00 am - 2:00 pm or 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm + Every Other Weekend | Senior Living (Assisted/Independent)

About the Role
Tomball Retirement Center is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare high-quality, resident-centered meals. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume kitchen and understands health-care dining standards, including therapeutic diets and texture modifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve dinner service and evening meals/snacks to standards for taste, presentation, temperature, and timeliness.

• Execute specialized/therapeutic diets (e.g., diabetic, cardiac, renal, low-sodium) and texture modifications (mechanical soft, minced & moist, puréed, thickened liquids).

• Batch cook, portion, and label according to menu, diet cards, and production sheets.

• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen: follow HACCP, FIFO, and sanitation/temperature logs; complete opening/closing side work.

• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager/Clinical team to support resident preferences, allergies, and care plans.

• Assist with ordering, inventory, and receiving; minimize waste and control costs.

• Provide friendly, professional service to residents, families, and teammates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume cooking experience (required).

• Senior living/health care food service experience preferred (dietary standards & modifications).

• ServSafe Food Handler (or ability to obtain shortly after hire); Manager certification a plus.

• Strong knife skills, recipe execution, and time management; reliable and team-oriented.

• Able to stand/walk most of the shift and safely lift/push/pull up to ~40–50 lbs.

Schedule & Pay

• Shifts: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm or 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm with every other weekend rotation.

• Competitive pay based on experience; differentials may apply per policy.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision • PTO • 401(k) with match • Growth opportunities • Supportive, mission-driven culture

Job Duty Disclaimer
This description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted at any time to meet resident, regulatory, and operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Tomball Retirement Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.