Cook - Full -time

Lakewood Ranch; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401k & Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our full-time culinary team. You will support the Restaurant and Hospitality Department, ensuring meals meet nutritional standards and resident preferences with safe food-handling practices.

As part of a caring community, you’ll work under the Director of Restaurant and Hospitality, contribute to menu execution, quality service, and training of staff while maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen and a positive resident

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food service.
• Minimum of three years' experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the Food Service Department under the Director of Restaurant and Hospitality.
• Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements and follows special diets as directed.
• Maintains safe food handling practices and proper food temperatures during storage, production and service.
• Ensures meals meet residents' likes and dislikes to maintain high satisfaction.
• Keeps a clean, organized kitchen and proper storage areas.

Skills

1 year food service experience

3+ years food service preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Inspired Living, we're seeking a Cook Full-time at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch.

Here at Inspired Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. The impact we make goes beyond the walls of the communities we work with. From our team members to partners, we aim to encourage a lasting positive impact in your life so that you can do the same for your residents. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

Job Summary

The Cook position works under the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality and supports all activities of the Restaurant and Hospitality Department and Dining Room. The position is responsible for quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service and for compliance with special diets offered by the community.

Benefits When Choosing a Career With Inspired

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Essential Functions

• Supports the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
• Follows the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Director, Food Service. If assisting with food purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by the management company. Conforms to policy and procedures for all special diets offered.
• Responds to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Ensures that all foods are prepared to the satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices.
• Maintains food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards. Correctly uses equipment that meets all health department standards. Stores and dates all food items appropriately and properly.
• Ensures that staff provides a service to maintain good resident experiences during meal times. Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
• Provides input and support to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality on new hires and training staff in the dietary department. Provides input to the Director, Food Service on evaluations as needed with all staff to ensure that all work done in the dietary department is done appropriately. Brings all performance issues to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality.
• Maintains a clean kitchen. This includes all equipment, walls, dry storage, cold storage cooking, and preparation surfaces and dish storage areas.
• Ensures they and any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and that potentially hazardous conditions are managed. Compliant with safety standards.
• Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food service required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in food service preferred.