Cook- NO LATE NIGHTS

Allegro Senior Living • Harrington Park, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Winter Park is hiring a Cook to join our dining team in a welcoming assisted living community. As a Cook, you’ll go beyond recipes — you’ll create fresh, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals that enhance the daily lives of our residents. If you have experience as a line cook, prep cook, kitchen cook, or restaurant cook, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills into a rewarding senior living environment.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
• Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
• Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.
• Some software and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
• Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
• Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes.
• Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.
• Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
• Properly maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
• Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED