Cook: Menu Prep, Safety & Kitchen Support

Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community is seeking a Cook to support efficient kitchen operations by collaborating with the Lead Cook on menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards. You will help manage inventory, minimize waste, supervise staff when needed, assist with catering functions, and ensure compliance with health regulations and organizational standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and prior cook experience in a restaurant,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior cook experience in a restaurant, hospital, or extended care facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Cook on menus, breads, and desserts.
• Estimate quantities of food supplies and assist with re-ordering stock.
• Check daily menus and prepare for the next day with advance prep.
• Prepare meats, main dishes, vegetables, breakfast items, breads, and desserts.
• Standardize recipes to meet menu requirements.
• Prevent waste and use leftovers creatively.
• Maintain portion control of food served.
• Prepare serving line trays to look attractive and appetizing.
• Label, date, and store leftovers and ingredients used.
• Keep ovens and cooking areas clean and orderly; close the kitchen if on a late shift.
• Assist with catering functions within the Community and Health Care Center.
• Comply with sanitary codes and health regulations.
• Take and record food and fridge temperatures daily.
• Supervise staff in the absence of senior cooks.
• Attend required trainings and in-services.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Health & safety

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community is seeking a Cook to support efficient kitchen operations by collaborating with the Lead Cook on menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards. You will help manage inventory, minimize waste, supervise staff when needed, assist with catering functions, and ensure compliance with health regulations and organizational standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and prior cook experience in a restaurant,