Cook

Cook

Location

Largo, FL

Department

Dining Services

Shifts Hiring

Full-time, Weekends

Who We Are:

Senior Living

Shift:

Full Time, No Late Nights

Wage:

based on Experience

Bonus/Incentives:

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Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)

Comprehensive Health Plan Options

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

$10k Life Insurance Coverage*

Supplemental Insurance Options

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits

Employee Support Program (ESP)

Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College

Educational Support

Team Member Referral Bonus

Shift Differentials

LifeMart Employee Discounts

OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

Summary

The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food and bakery and salad items. Depending on business needs, the Cook may step in and cook hot meals (e.g., burgers, fries, eggs, and other hot meal items.)

All food is prepared in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.

Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.

Prepare cold item foods, bakery, and salad items.

Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.

Adhere to food service timelines.

Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse daily menu food options.

Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.

Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.

Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations.

Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.

Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.

Meet federal and state in-service requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions

Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary

Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request

Must be able to work overtime as needed

May be responsible to work on an on-call basis

Outstanding customer service skills

Well organized with excellent attention to detail

Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills

Education and Experience

Minimum of one or more years of food preparation experience in a directly related field

Culinary background experienced preferred

Proficient in English, verbal and written

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Active Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers Certificate preferred

Note: If you do not already have an active standing Serve Safe Certification, you will be required to attain that Certificate within the first 6 months of your start date. The Chef and/or Culinary Director may assist you with this requirement.