Full-Time Cook Evening Shift

Foundry Commercial•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Duval Station, a senior living community in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare high-quality, appealing meals for residents and guests. The role supports kitchen operations and meal service, with a focus on food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, and a welcoming dining experience. The position is full-time on the second shift; evening hours are indicated, and days vary. The Cook supervises the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook. The role includes preparing meals in keeping with local customs and tastes, following standard recipes, budgeted costs, and company policies, and supporting proper dishwashing and kitchen-equipment maintenance. The Cook interacts with residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess a current manager’s-level food handler permit. A positive criminal background screening is required. The community is a drug-free workplace, and associates must adhere to the company’s Drug Free Workplace policy. No certifications or prior experience are required in the introductory posting, although the detailed qualifications specify a current manager’s-level food handler permit; related cooking experience is preferred.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current manager’s-level food handler permit.
Flexible and adaptable, attentive to detail, and team-oriented.
Good time-management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Positive criminal background screening.
Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related cooking experience or equivalent.
Some software and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and plate quality meals for residents and guests, making food attractive, colorful, and tastefully presented.
Assist with daily kitchen operations and meal service.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook.
Prepare meals consistent with local customs and tastes while following standard recipes, budgeted costs, and company policies.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
Supervise and/or assist with washing dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
Maintain kitchen equipment properly.
Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to help prevent foodborne illness and communicable disease.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Perform other job duties as assigned.