Cook - Full-time

FREEDOM POINTE AT THE VILLAGES, LLC; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Leesburg is seeking a passionate Cook to join their culinary team. The position involves hands-on production cooking and is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards in food service. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, coupled with a commitment to compassionate senior care. If you are dedicated to creating a warm and inviting dining environment, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years restaurant or senior living cooking experience.
• Must demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and service.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with nutritional criteria.
• Evaluate food service quality and make operational revisions as needed.

Skills

Cooking Preparation

Food Presentation

Sanitation Standards

Customer Service

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Freedom Pointe at The Villages | Leesburg , FL 34748

When you work at Lake Port Square, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Lake Port Square is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Salary $16.00 - $18.00 #nonclinical

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!