Cook - Full Time

Vitality Senior Living; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO Plan

Perfect attendance bonuses (monthly/季度

401k Plan

Full-Time Position

Job summary

Vitality Living in Windermere, FL is hiring a Cook to join our resident-focused culinary team. You will review menus, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure proper food safety and storage practices in a supportive community setting.

We seek individuals with at least two years of institutional cooking experience, strong English communication, and a commitment to clean, safe kitchen operations. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain food handlers permit and any other certifications as required by state regulations.
• Understand food safety procedures, sanitation of equipment, and storage techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and Daily Food Production Records for instructions.
• Prepare meals that are nutritious, appetizing, and attractive according to company menus.
• Adhere to proper procedures for covering, dating, labeling, and storing food promptly.
• Clean kitchen after meals according to cleaning schedule, including preparation and service areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors.
• Attend and participate in onboarding and annual training, in-services, and team member meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Services Director or Sous Chef.

Skills

English communication

Food safety & sanitation

Job description

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Cook at our Vitality Living Windermere Community!

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? A career that allows you to positively impact the lives of others every single day? If so, we want YOU to be part of our mission to make the world a better place.

At Vitality Living, we are more than just a place of work; we are a vibrant community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for our residents, families, and team members. At Vitality, everyone is not only encouraged to be themselves but celebrated for it! Join us today and bring your individuality along!

Responsibilities

• Review of menus and Daily Food Production Records for instructions
• Prepare meals that are nutritious, appetizing, and attractive according to company menus
• Adhere to proper procedures for covering, dating, labeling, and storing food promptly
• Clean kitchen after meals according to cleaning schedule, including preparation and service areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors
• Attend and participate in onboarding and annual training, in-services, and team member meetings as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Services Director or Sous Chef

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain food handlers permit and any other certifications as required by state or provincial regulations
• Understand food safety procedures (e.g. temperature safety), sanitation of equipment measures, and storage techniques
• Meet state of provincial health-related requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• Monthly and quarterly perfect attendance bonuses
• 401k
• Full-Time

Vitality Living is an equal opportunity employer where you can Be You, Be Vibrant, and Belong.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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