Lead Cook / Senior Living Kitchen Lead

Foundry Commercial•Fort Lauderdale, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Living serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU! Allegro Fort Lauderdale is hiring a Full-Time Lead Cook to join our Dining Services team in our luxury senior living community. This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for lead cook jobs in Fort Lauderdale FL, executive cook jobs near Wilton Manors FL, kitchen supervisor jobs in Oakland Park FL, chef jobs near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL, culinary lead jobs in Plantation FL, hotel cook jobs in Hollywood FL, and senior living kitchen careers in Broward County, as well as AM shift cook jobs, restaurant kitchen lead jobs, assisted living culinary jobs, and hospitality supervisor roles. If you take pride in preparing exceptional meals, leading by example, and creating a professional kitchen culture, we would love to connect with you. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in assisted living facilities, hotels, resorts, restaurants, country clubs, or healthcare dining environments. At Allegro, dining is more than a meal. It is one of the most important parts of the resident experience. Our culinary team creates comfort, joy, and connection through quality food and hospitality every day. The primary responsibility of the Lead Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for the residents and guests of the Community, ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests. The Lead Cook will also assist the Dining Services Director (DSD) in managing the operation of the DS department to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation in accordance with appropriate industry and health department regulations.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years cooking experience required in assisted living facilities or hotel industry
ServSafe certification required
Strong leadership and communication skills
Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
Passion for quality food and hospitality
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) year food service (or related field) preferred.
Some software and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented, making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the DSD.
Maintain kitchen and food preparation areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, posted approved menus, budgeted costs, and Company policies.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Monitor water, food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of food borne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
Work closely with the Lead Server in training and scheduling associates.
Participate in recruitment, selection, and orientation of new DS associates.
Other duties as assigned – see full job description.