Part Time Cook Senior Living

Allegro Senior Living•Plant City, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Walden Woods is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team. This role offers consistent afternoon hours, ending by 6:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, providing a meaningful work opportunity without late nights or unpredictable schedules. The Cook will prepare and cook nutritious, quality meals for residents who appreciate good food, following approved menus and recipes while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. The position also involves keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and efficient, and collaborating with the dining team for smooth meal service. The primary responsibility is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste, ensuring attractive presentation that enhances the dining experience. This includes preparing delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented, making each meal service an exceptional occasion. The Cook will also 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, and adhere to standard recipes, budgeted costs, and Company policies. Additionally, the role involves supervising and/or assisting in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils, properly maintaining all kitchen equipment, and monitoring water temperatures and/or chemical compounds to ensure food safety. The Cook is expected to approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner and perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be flexible/adaptable
Pay attention to detail
Have a sense of teamwork
Must possess good time management skills
Must have a keen awareness of safety
Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening
Adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy

Nice To Haves

Prior cooking experience
Strong attention to food quality, safety, and kitchen organization
Dependable, hardworking, and a strong team player
Comfortable working consistent afternoon hours
Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred
Some software and computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook nutritious, quality meals for residents
Follow approved menus and recipes
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently
Work collaboratively with the dining team to deliver smooth, timely meal service
Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented
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