Cook

Tapestry Senior Living; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Job summary

Tapestry Senior Living - Lakeshore in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a dependable Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals for seniors. The role offers full-time hours, opportunities for growth, and a competitive hourly rate of $15.00–$18.00 based on experience.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per menus, maintaining safety and quality, and collaborating with the dining services team to ensure exceptional service for residents.

Qualifications

• 1+ year cook experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or high-volume restaurant setting
• Ability to prepare large-batch meals while maintaining quality and consistency
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation practices
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Food Safety Manager Certification preferred
• Must be at least 21 years old

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals according to menus and dietary requirements
• Cook entrees, side dishes, soups, and specialty items
• Serve resident meal selections and à la carte options
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion standards
• Follow sanitation and food safety guidelines
• Assist with inventory control and kitchen organization
• Work closely with the dining services team to ensure exceptional service

Skills

Cooking in healthcare

Large-batch cooking

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cook | Senior Living | $15.00- $18.00 per hour | Full Time | Tapestry Senior Living - Lakeshore | Tallahassee, FL

Bring Comfort and Joy Through Great Food

At Tapestry Senior Living - Lakeshore, dining is about more than meals. It's an important part of our residents' daily experience. We're looking for a dependable Cook who takes pride in preparing quality food, enjoys working with seniors, and thrives in a team-focused environment.

If you have experience in restaurants, healthcare dining, hospitality, or senior living, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time, consistent schedule
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for growth within the organization
• Fast hiring process with prompt follow-up

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Shifts may include:
• 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Availability on weekends and holidays is required

Key Responsibilities

As a Cook, you'll help create an enjoyable dining experience while ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include

• Preparing daily meals according to menus and dietary requirements
• Cooking entrees, side dishes, soups, and specialty items
• Serving resident meal selections and à la carte options
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, and portion standards
• Following sanitation and food safety guidelines
• Assisting with inventory control and kitchen organization
• Working closely with the dining services team to ensure exceptional service

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who have:

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or high-volume restaurant setting
• Ability to prepare large-batch meals while maintaining quality and consistency
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation practices
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Food Safety Manager Certification preferred
• Must be at least 21 years old

Benefits For Eligible Employees

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Double-time pay on most company-recognized holidays

Qualified applicants can expect prompt review and follow-up.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.