Cook

LAKE MORTON SENIOR LIVING LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Stable year-round employment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lake Morton Senior Living LLC in Lakeland, FL is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals from approved menus for residents, while ensuring food safety and high quality in a fast-paced senior living environment.

The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting with events, and collaborating with dining services to support resident satisfaction. Experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred, ServSafe certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience preferred, strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable attendance and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals per approved menus and recipes.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage and sanitation.
• Assist with food preparation for special events and resident functions.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Follow safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Cooking

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Looking for a Career, Not Just Another Job?We are seeking a dependable and passionate Cook to join our culinary team. This position plays a vital role in creating an exceptional dining experience for residents by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals in a professional senior living environment. Why Join Lake Morton Senior Living?• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance• Paid Time Off• Employee Assistance Program• Stable year-round employment• Supportive team environment• Opportunities for growth and advancement What You'll Be Doing• Prepare and serve meals according to approved menus and recipes• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures• Assist with food preparation for special events and resident functions• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control• Follow all safety and infection control standards• Work closely with dining services team members to ensure resident satisfaction Schedule• Full-Time• Weekends and holidays as scheduled• Flexible scheduling based on community needs About Lake Morton Senior LivingLake Morton Senior Living is dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality, quality service, and meaningful experiences for seniors. Team members play an important role in creating a welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected, and at home. Preferred ExperienceRestaurant, healthcare, assisted living, skilled nursing, hospitality, institutional cooking, food preparation, food safety, ServSafe certification. RequirementsCooking experience preferred, strong customer service skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, dependable attendance. Additional RequirementsAbility to pass a Level 2 Background Check.Ability to pass a drug screen.Required NoticeEach specified agency must include a clear and conspicuous link to the webpage on its website and provide the link in all job vacancy advertisements and posts by the qualified entity.https://info.flclearinghouse.com/