Assistant Cook I (Walk-in-interviews from 9am to 11am)

Westminster Oaks in; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a dedicated Assistant Cook I for a full-time, on-site role. You will prepare and serve salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items, and assist with hot dishes under the instruction of a cook.

Walk-in interviews are welcome from 9am to 11am. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in a full-service culinary setting and Florida SafeStaff certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a full-service culinary setting.
• Must have Florida SafeStaff certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Strong knowledge of basic food preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Preforms hot food preparation under supervision of the Cook.
• Performs cold food preparation under guidance of the Cook.
• Distributes prepared food, restocks supplies, and maintains station.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety and sanitation

Education

Florida SafeStaff certification or ability to obtain within 90 days

Job description

Assistant Cook I (Walk-in-interviews from 9am to 11am)

Job Category: Dining

Requisition Number: ASSIS027408

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

(Walk-in-interviews from 9am to 11am)

Westminster Oaks has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Cook. The Assistant Cook prepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. Will prepare and bake hot food items under the instruction of a cook.

• Preforms hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the Cook in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistently in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

A full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production, with a minimum of 12 months experience in a full-service culinary setting is required. Must have a Florida SafeStaff certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

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