Cook

Cook – Full Time

The Tradition Senior Living is a Texas-based Luxury Senior Living organization committed to excellence in all we do to serve our residents. Since our inception, we have expanded to multiple locations in the Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth areas. Each community offers a comprehensive continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Here at TSL, we are dedicated to not only providing exceptional care to our residents but also fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that specializes in offering high‑quality experience for seniors in your community and values innovation, compassion, and excellence in senior care, apply now!

We are currently seeking a Full‑time Cook at our Houston – Woodway community. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely preparation of meals with high‑quality presentation. Prepare meals according to approved recipes and preparation guides. Assist with sanitation of the food service areas and the receiving and inventory of supplies and products. Maintain a safe, sanitary environment and follow regulatory guidelines.

The Cook reports directly to the Executive Chef who oversees day‑to‑day operations of the community’s Food & Beverage department.

• Cook quality food.
• Style, quality and timeliness of meal service.
• Keep the kitchen and service areas clean.
• Ensure attractive meal presentation and timely preparation.
• Manage resident/guest interaction and communication.
• Maintain food production records, temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Control inventory.

• At least one year of experience cooking in a restaurant setting.
• Possesses strong culinary skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant‑style service relating to meal preparation, service and timing.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off and other perks.
• Growth opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Diverse opportunities across multiple locations in healthcare, hospitality, administration, facilities, food & beverage and management.

The Tradition Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.