Line Cook / Assisted Living

Allegro Senior Living•Titusville, FL

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Cook / Assisted Living Full-Time | Afternoon ShiftAlto at Hickory Creek2805 Cheney HwyTitusville, FL 32780 Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour Alto at Hickory Creek is hiring a Full-Time Cook to join our Dining Services team in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Titusville, FL. This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for cook jobs in Titusville FL, assisted living cook positions, senior living kitchen jobs, line cook roles, food service cook jobs, healthcare kitchen careers, or hospitality cooking jobs near Cocoa and Melbourne. If you enjoy preparing quality meals and take pride in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen, we would love to connect with you. This role is ideal for individuals with prior cooking experience in restaurants, senior living communities, healthcare kitchens, hotels, or hospitality environments, though motivated cooks with strong food preparation skills are encouraged to apply. Schedule Full-Time – Afternoon ShiftRotating weekends required ✔ No late nights✔ Consistent afternoon scheduling in a supportive kitchen environment Why Join Alto at Hickory Creek? At Alto, our Dining Services team plays an important role in resident wellness and daily enjoyment. Our cooks prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that bring residents together and help make the community feel like home. The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Requirements

Serve Safe Certification required
Food Handler Certificate required
Cooking experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
Must have 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 one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent 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 Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes.
Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.
Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
Properly maintain all kitchen equipment.
Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.