Culinary Apprentice

American House Senior Living Communities•Mirasol at Coconut Point, FL

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Culinary Apprentice: Create Culinary Delights and Enhance Lives Are you passionate about food and eager to grow your culinary skills? Do you have a heart for service and enjoy creating meaningful experiences for others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Culinary Apprentice. This is a hands-on, dual-role position that allows you to gain experience in both the kitchen and dining room. You will assist in providing exceptional service to our Residents while learning the fundamentals of cooking and food preparation alongside our culinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to an outstanding dining experience every day. NOTE: This role requires availability in the afternoon and every other weekend. Why Join Us? We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules.You will be trained by Management and your Team Members. We welcome candidates from all industries. Company Overview Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.

Requirements

Interest in learning culinary skills and willingness to cook from scratch.
Strong interpersonal relationship skills; passionate and empathetic.
A genuine desire to serve others and provide excellent customer service.
Minimum 18 years of age.
Must pass a background check and TB test.
Must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification (training provided).
Must be available some weekends.

Nice To Haves

1 - 3 years’ experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service.
Experience working in restaurant, banquet, or catering environments.

Responsibilities

Provide our Residents with superior restaurant-quality service, meals, and beverages.
Assist in meal preparation and learn cooking techniques under the guidance of the culinary team.
Support both front-of-house (serving) and back-of-house (kitchen) operations.
Help produce a varied, creative, and nutritious menu.
Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
Set up and support food service for daily meals and special events.
Adhere to all information in the employee handbook.
Other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Corporate Culinary Support Team.