Cook – Full-Time

Allegro Senior Living•Clermont, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Clermont Senior Living by Allegro is hiring a full-time Cook for the AM shift at its senior living community in Clermont, Florida. The Cook prepares high-quality, nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and guests, with careful attention to taste, presentation, food quality, portion sizes, and the dining experience. The role works in a supportive culinary team and helps provide smooth, efficient meal service. The Cook supervises the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook, follows approved menus, standard recipes, budgeted costs, and company policies, and maintains food safety and sanitation standards. The position also includes assisting with dishwashing, maintaining kitchen equipment, monitoring water temperatures or chemical compounds as appropriate, and keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and stocked. The role requires a current manager’s-level food handler permit, ServSafe certification, and successful criminal background screening.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current manager’s-level food handler permit.
ServSafe certification is required.
Flexible and adaptable, attentive to detail, and team-oriented.
Good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Positive criminal background screening.
Must adhere to the company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related cooking experience or equivalent is preferred.
Senior living or high-volume kitchen experience is strongly preferred.
Some software and computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals according to approved menus, standard recipes, budgeted costs, and company policies.
Prepare food that is attractive, colorful, and tastefully presented, consistent with local customs and tastes.
Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook.
Maintain food safety and ServSafe sanitation standards throughout each shift.
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 the spread of communicable disease.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and properly stocked.
Collaborate with the dining team to deliver smooth, efficient meal service.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Perform other job duties as assigned.