Full-Time Culinary Assistant - Senior Living Kitchen

Westminster Communities of Florida; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Suncoast in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Cooks Assistant 1 to support daily culinary production under the Chef’s direction. You will help prepare hot and cold foods, salads, and sandwiches, following recipes and production sheets.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of kitchen experience. Florida Safe Staff Certification is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion controls.
• Strong hygiene and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients and food items according to recipes and Chef instructions.
• Performs basic prep for hot and cold foods including salads and sandwiches.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely.
• Labels, stores, and rotates foods.
• Maintains clean, sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Monitors food temperatures and quality and reports concerns.

Skills

Culinary basics

Food prep

Teamwork

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Westminster Suncoast in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Cooks Assistant 1 to support daily culinary production under the Chef’s direction. You will help prepare hot and cold foods, salads, and sandwiches, following recipes and production sheets.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of kitchen experience. Florida Safe Staff Certification is required or obtainable within 90 days.