Cook Osprey Manor Fairway

Mainstay Senior Living; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Osprey Manor Fairway in Sebring, FL is seeking an experienced Cook to join our Assisted Living Facility team. The ideal candidate will prepare meals for seniors, follow menus and dietary restrictions, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

This full-time role requires knowledge of food safety and sanitation, the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen, and a dependable, compassionate approach when serving residents.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals according to the planned menu and dietary requirements.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Prepare meals that meet residents' dietary restrictions, allergies, and special needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate when supplies need to be ordered.
• Work closely with management and care staff to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met.
• Prepare meals on schedule and maintain consistent food quality and portion sizes.
• Assist with special meals, celebrations, and community events when needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Ability to follow recipes

Independent worker

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Cook Osprey Manor Fairway (Full Time)
Location: Osprey Manor Fairway - 5959 Sun N Lake Blvd, Sebring, FL 33872

Experienced Cook Assisted Living Facility (ALF)

Position: Cook
Location: Osprey Manor Fairway
Schedule: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Cook to join our Assisted Living Facility team. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing meals for seniors and understand the importance of nutritious, appetizing, and appropriately prepared food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals according to the planned menu and dietary requirements.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Prepare meals that meet residents' dietary restrictions, allergies, and special needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate when supplies need to be ordered.
• Work closely with management and care staff to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met.
• Prepare meals on schedule and maintain consistent food quality and portion sizes.
• Assist with special meals, celebrations, and community events when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience required; senior living, assisted living, healthcare, or institutional food-service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and proper sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and special dietary instructions.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude and respectful approach when working with elderly residents.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Food Handler/ServSafe certification preferred or required according to applicable regulations.

What Were Looking For

We want someone who takes pride in their cooking and understands that mealtime is an important part of our residents' daily experience. The right candidate will be dependable, compassionate, clean, organized, and committed to providing meals that are both nutritious and enjoyable.