Cook

Lifespace Communities; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,350 - 32,111; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

No late nights & rotating weekends

Instant Pay - daily

Generous PTO and holidays

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is seeking a Line Cook for Harbours Edge in Delray Beach, FL. Prepare all menu items, plate and garnish dishes for residents and guests, and coordinate food production with service hours to ensure quality and safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 1 year of prep cook experience, and state Food Handling certification. Benefits feature flexible schedules, no late nights, daily pay, PTO, referrals, tuition support, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience as a prep cook or similar position.
• State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation if state certification program exists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.
• Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.
• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.
• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community: Harbours Edge

Address: 401 E Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, Florida 33483

Pay Range: $16.95-$23.31 + Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented team of Line Cooks and be a part of our luxury senior living fine dining experience!

What's in it for you?

• Flexible schedules offered
• No late nights and rotating weekends
• Instant Pay - get paid daily!
• Generous PTO program and paid holidays
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement, scholarships
• Growth opportunities
• And so much more!

A few details about the role:

• Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.
• Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.
• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.
• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.

And here's what you need to apply:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience as a prep cook or similar position.
• State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation if state certification program exists.

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.

Company overview:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest senior living providers of non‑profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and serves over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer