Cook for Assisted Living

Life Care Services•Sun City, FL

About The Position

An upscale, resort-style senior living community is seeking a professional Cook to prepare and serve meals for older adults. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and at least one year of culinary experience in a restaurant or senior living setting, or equivalent cooking experience. The Cook ensures meals meet quality, presentation, nutritional, and dietary standards while contributing to a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment. The position is part-time, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with weekend availability required. The employer notes there are no late nights and offers advancement and scholarship opportunities.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills.
At least one year of culinary experience in a restaurant or senior living setting, or equivalent cooking experience.
Must be available to work weekends.

Responsibilities

Maintain cooking standards for speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Follow community standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
Meet food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
Produce and serve menu-cycle programs that comply with required nutritional and dietary criteria and local regulations.
Prepare prescribed diets in accordance with policy and procedure.
Demonstrate knowledge of cooking preparation and production.
Assist with food production and ware washing as needed.
Evaluate food service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance, and revise operations or procedures to improve service.
Represent the community warmly and help create a positive kitchen environment.
Support a culture in which business decisions and employee engagement contribute to revenue and occupancy.
Meet dietary requirements established by physician orders, including substituting menu items.