Cook

Florida Presbyterian Homes, Inc/dba Westminster Lakeland/WLK; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 31,685,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Lakeland in Lakeland, FL is seeking a friendly Cook to join our Dining team. The role focuses on quality food preparation, following standardized recipes, and serving residents, guests, and staff with attention to safety and sanitation.

The position is part-time, typically Day Shift, 20-25 hours per week, with open availability; training includes safe food handling and teamwork to keep the kitchen organized and efficient.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Florida SafeServe certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and follow directions.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up work stations according to guidelines.
• Prepare all food items per recipes, sanitary and timely.
• Distribute prepared food to service areas accurately and restock as needed.
• Clean and maintain station, ensure safety and sanitation.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Time management

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Westminster Lakeland
Lakeland, FL 33803, USA

Description

We are currently searching for a Cook to work in Dining. In this role, the Cook prepares quality food using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. This position reports directly to the Director of Dining Services and the Executive Chef.

Schedule: Part-Time20-25 hours per week, Open availability Sunday-Saturday.

Shift: Day Shift

This position is responsible for:

• Setup work stations according to established guidelines
• Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Florida SafeServe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to perform basic math skills

Total Rewards: Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more. Visit Career Benefits Westminster Communities of Florida for more information.

We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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