Full Time Cook – Senior Living
About The Position
The Cook prepares high-quality, appealing food for residents and guests, supporting an exceptional dining experience at Allegro Fort Lauderdale, a senior living community offering Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, dietary guidelines, resident preferences, standard recipes, budgeted costs, local customs, and company policies. The role works under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook and may supervise the kitchen. It also involves supporting the culinary and dining team, maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment, and following food-safety protocols. The position is full-time on a PM shift with varying days, scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with starting pay of $21.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Current ServSafe certification is required.
- Current manager's-level food handler permit is required.
- At least two years of cooking experience in a hotel, hospitality, or healthcare setting is required in the posting's What We're Looking For section.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be flexible and adaptable, detail-oriented, and team-oriented.
- Good time-management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
- Must pass a criminal background screening.
- Must adhere to the company's Drug Free Workplace policy; associates are subject to its requirements.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Dependable, professional, and attentive to food quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of related cooking experience or equivalent is listed as preferred in the Required Qualifications section.
- Some software and computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals consistent with menus, dietary guidelines, resident preferences, standard recipes, budgeted costs, company policies, and local customs and tastes.
- Prepare food that is attractive, colorful, and tastefully presented to enhance meals for residents and guests.
- Assist with food preparation, portioning, plating, and timely meal service.
- Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitation-compliant kitchen environment.
- Supervise or assist with washing dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
- Properly maintain kitchen equipment.
- Monitor water temperatures and chemical compounds as appropriate to help prevent foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
- Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering and storage as needed.
- Follow ServSafe and food-safety protocols throughout each shift.
- Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Collaborate with the culinary and dining team to deliver a consistently outstanding dining experience.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and same-day pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and nine paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and career growth investment.
- Free Employee Assistance Program.
- Referral bonus program.
- Opportunities for advancement within the Allegro Living portfolio.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
