Cook - Full-Time

Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a full-time Cook at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch. Distinctive Living emphasizes personal and professional growth for its team members, aiming to create a lasting positive impact on their lives so they can do the same for residents. The company values its team members and partners, striving to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired. The Cook position works under the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality and supports all activities of the Restaurant and Hospitality Department and Dining Room. This role is responsible for the quality of meals served, the quality of service delivery during meal service, and ensuring compliance with special diets offered by the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one year of experience in food service required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years' experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
Follows the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Director, Food Service.
If assisting with food purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by the management company.
Conforms to policy and procedures for all special diets offered.
Responds to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction.
Ensures that all foods are prepared to the satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices.
Maintains food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards.
Correctly uses equipment that meets all health department standards.
Stores and dates all food items appropriately and properly.
Ensures that staff provides a service to maintain good resident experiences during meal times.
Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
Provides input and support to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality on new hires and training staff in the dietary department.
Provides input to the Director, Food Service on evaluations as needed with all staff to ensure that all work done in the dietary department is done appropriately.
Brings all performance issues to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality.
Maintains a clean kitchen.
Ensures they and any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and that potentially hazardous conditions are managed.
Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.