Cook - Assisted Living (Part Time)

Allegro Senior Living • St. Augustine, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegro St. Augustine is seeking an experienced Cook who knows what it takes to deliver exceptional meals in an Assisted Living setting. This isn't a restaurant — it's a home. And our residents deserve food that reflects that every single day. If you have hands-on cooking experience in an Assisted Living facility and you take pride in every plate, we want to meet you. The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Requirements

• Experience cooking in an Assisted Living facility — required
• Food Handler Certificate — required
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Dependable, team-oriented, and takes pride in culinary quality
• Every other weekend availability required
• 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