Cook - Full Time - Luxury Senior Living Community

Join our REAL Food Mission!

Thomas Cuisine is looking for multiple motivated Cooks to join luxury Senior Living communities in Dallas and Plano TX.

Our clients provide an exceptional senior living experience, with a focus on enriching the lives of their residents through personalized care and dining experiences. Positive atmosphere and amazing food are the priorities!

Your role and impact

As a Cook, you are an essential part of our culinary team, responsible for preparing fresh, scratch-made meals that meet the highest standards of taste, quality, and nutrition. Your expertise in cooking ensures that every meal is served on time and with care, from following recipes to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Without your dedication to culinary excellence, we wouldn’t be able to bring our mission to life and make a positive impact on those we serve!

What you will do

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals made with fresh ingredients, following recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to create an exceptional dining experience for our guests.
• Contribute to menu innovation and support our mission of providing REAL food.
• Engage with guests and team members with respect, humility, and a passion for great service.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory management for efficiency and minimize waste.
• Adapt to changing menus and kitchen needs with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and supporting overall kitchen responsibilities.

What you will need

• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Successful candidates must meet eligibility criteria, including the ability to undergo and successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations.
• High School Diploma/GED
• A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Previous food service or culinary experience
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements
  Must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours). Requires frequent use of hands for tasks like cooking, preparing food, patient care, writing, and computer entry. Must lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally push carts (30 lbs.) or wheelchairs (up to 325 lbs.). Regularly bends, stoops, and reaches above shoulder level. Requires normal hearing and good overall vision.

What’s in it for you

When you join Thomas Cuisine, we care about your growth and well-being. This Full-Time role includes:

Compensation: Hourly range between $16 to $20 per hour depending on experience.

Schedule: Open availabilities as our facility is open every day including holidays and weekends.

Two locations to choose from:

Forefront Outlook At Windhaven 5555 Windhaven Pkwy. Plano, TX 75024 or

Forefront Presbyterian Village North 8600 Skyline Drive. Dallas, TX 75243

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options to fit your needs.
• Financial wellness support – 401(k) with company match, on-demand pay, and an end-of-year profit-sharing program.
• Work-life balance – Paid time off, paid holidays (for exempt employees), and paid leave for bereavement, parental, and elder care.
• Wellness initiatives – Free behavioral health support, fitness memberships, and financial planning resources.
• Career growth opportunities – Training programs and employee referral bonuses.

Why Thomas Cuisine

Since 1986, we have advocated for a better way to do food service. As a family-owned culinary service provider, we like to say we are small enough to care, but large enough to serve with excellence.

We believe food has the power to transform lives. That’s why at Thomas Cuisine, we are part of a revolution where all food is REAL food. We are committed to naturally sourced ingredients and scratch-cooking for all our partners. Our founder Thad Thomas liked to say, “doing the right thing matters.” This principle guides everything we do. Our focus is not on being the biggest but the best!

At Thomas Cuisine, every team member contributes to our mission while fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can thrive, grow, and make a REAL impact on the communities we serve. Working alongside culinary experts, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and create meaningful dining experience.

Ready to apply?

If you are looking to change the way food is serve and start a rewarding journey in a mission-driven company and if you carry the values of Teamwork, Passion, Integrity, Humility and Ownership, we would love to have you on our team!

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

Salary : $16 - $20