Cook – Senior Living

Foundry Commercial•Tavares, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Tavares, a senior living community in Tavares, Florida, is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare high-quality, appealing meals for residents and guests. The Cook follows menus, dietary guidelines, resident preferences, standard recipes, budgeted costs, and company policies, while helping ensure that food presentation enhances the dining experience. The role also includes kitchen supervision under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook, kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, safe food handling, equipment maintenance, inventory and storage support, and collaboration with the culinary and dining team. The listed schedule is Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pay is $16.50 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a current manager’s-level food handler permit.
Must have a positive criminal background screening.
Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy; associates are subject to its requirements.
Must be flexible and adaptable, attentive to detail, and team-oriented.
Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related cooking experience or equivalent.
Cooking experience in a culinary, hospitality, or healthcare setting.
Some software and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare delicious, attractive, high-quality meals for residents and guests in accordance with menus, dietary guidelines, resident preferences, local customs, standard recipes, budgeted costs, and company policies.
Ensure that food presentation enhances the dining experience and that meal service is timely.
Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitation-compliant kitchen environment and follow food safety protocols.
Supervise or assist with washing dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
Properly maintain kitchen equipment.
Monitor water temperatures and chemical compounds as appropriate to help prevent foodborne illness and communicable disease.
Monitor food inventory and assist with food storage and kitchen organization.
Work collaboratively with the culinary and dining team to provide an excellent dining experience.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Perform other job duties as assigned.