Cook

NEXDINE Hospitality; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Compensation & Benefits Package

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider in Pompano Beach, Florida, is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals, ensuring food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service and operational skills in a kitchen environment. Responsibilities include cooking, food storage, and maintaining cleanliness. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits such as health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must have experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to adhere to safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to customers promptly.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas.
• Monitor food storage and cooking temperatures.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding supply needs.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety practices

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Ovens

Slicers

Dishwashers

Job description

Who We Are

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Job Details

Position: Cook

Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Hours Per Week: Full Time

Starting Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hr

Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit

What We Offer You

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Cook Job Summary

The Cook reports to the Chef or Chef Manager and is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and/or catered events. The Cook may be required to operate equipment, including but not limited to ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers, and chef's knives. Representing the client and NEXDINE, the Cook must exhibit excellent customer service.

Cook Essential Functions and Key Tasks

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe, sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures by regulating equipment.
• Check food freshness, quality, rotate stock, and follow labeling & dating procedures.
• Monitor, cook, and prepare foods to determine adequacy using taste, smell, or thermometers.
• Prepare stations per company guidelines.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients per recipes under supervisor guidance.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables for consumption.
• Carve, trim, and prepare meats and seafood for service.
• May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
• Compile and maintain records of food usage.
• Assist with inventory.
• Follow food specification amounts and assist forecasting needs.
• Prepare and serve food to customers promptly.
• Assist culinary staff at various stations as directed.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding equipment/supply needs.
• Adhere to company safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, greeting, and thanking customers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

The job operates in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam, fire, and noise; operating various equipment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull, lift items weighing 40 lbs or less; stand for long periods; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; follow instructions.

Previous Healthcare Experience Preferred

All selected candidates must undergo a Level 2 background check: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.