Cook

American House Senior Living Communities • St. Petersburg, FL

22d

About The Position

Cooks provide daily culinary experiences for residents and guests while taking a hands-on role in the kitchen and dining room. The position includes preparing varied, creative, balanced, and nutritious meals, including made-from-scratch menu items, daily specials, beverages, and special orders. Cooks receive position training from management and team members to help meet residents’ preferences while supporting the community’s nutrition commitments. The listed schedule is 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the posting notes flexible schedules.

Requirements

• Basic culinary skills and willingness to cook from scratch and prepare a variety of menu items.
• Interpersonal relationship skills, passion, and empathy.
• Compassion for serving others.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background check and TB test.
• Must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in dietary or food services.
• Experience working in banquet or catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with restaurant-quality meals and beverages.
• Help produce a varied, creative, and nutritious menu that considers residents’ requests, including daily specials and special orders.
• Follow posted work and cleaning assignments for the front and back of the house.
• Maintain proper hygiene in food handling and preparation and meet sanitation requirements for the food service area and personnel in accordance with State Health Department regulations.
• Set up food and supplies for special events in various areas throughout the community in coordination with the Executive Director and Lifestyle Director.
• Wear the proper uniform each day.
• Know and follow the employee handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Corporate Culinary Support Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed