Cook - Full Time

Winter Park Towers; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Fitness Facility Onsite

Employee Discounts

Employee Café

Vacation Pay

Parking

Career Advancement

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking a Cook for Westminster Winter Park, a lakeside Active Living Community, to join our not-for-profit team. The full-time cook will prepare quality meals for residents, guests, and staff, following standardized recipes while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Essential duties include setting up stations, cooking with quality ingredients, and assisting with kitchen organization.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in high-volume dining environments.
• Must read, write and speak English; basic math skills.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Set up work stations according to guidelines.
• Prepare all food items per standardized recipes in a sanitary, timely manner.
• Distribute prepared items to service areas; restock as needed.
• Maintain station cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and equipment organization.

Education

High School Diploma

Florida Safe Staff Certification

Job description

Are you a Rockstar Cook? Join our crew!

Open position for a COOK-FULL TIME

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults. We provide senior living communities offering an active lifestyle and excellent care to our residents

Westminster Winter Park, a beautiful lakeside Active Living Community in Winter Park has an open position for a Cook, full time. We are a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults. We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served."

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares quality food using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. Expanded distinct duties may be attached.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.

1. 1. Setup work stations according to established guidelines.
2. 2. Prepare all food items in accordance with standardized recipes in a sanitary and timely manner.
3. 3. Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistent in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
4. 4. Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
5. 5. Assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Florida Safe Staff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

Experience:

3 or more year’s culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment.

Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.

Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office and data type programs.

Requirements:

1. Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
2. Ability to perform basic math skills.
3. Basic knife handling skills.
4. Ability to learn computer programs as defined by Westminster Communities of Florida.
5. Willingness to provide a leadership role.

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance,Dental & Vision Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Café
• Vacation Pay
• Parking
• Career Advancement
• And More!

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

IMPORTANT NOTE: In alignment with public health best practices WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FL strongly encourages annual influenza vaccination for all healthcare personnel. Employees may be required to either:
or

• Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination,
• Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season).

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at@WestminsterCareers. We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Experience

Required

• 3 year(s): culinary experience in a high volume full service dining environment.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• COVID-19 Vaccination

Equal Opportunity Employer
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