Cook - Part Time

Watercrest Senior Living; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Referral Program

Job summary

Watercrest Senior Living in Florida is seeking a Part Time Cook/Culinary Associate to join the culinary team. You will provide a watercrest culinary experience, support dining room service, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen aligned with dietary guidelines.

The position requires at least two years of professional food service experience and a Serv Safe certification. A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred, and on-demand pay is available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• SERV Safe certification is required.
• Two years of professional food service experience.
• A culinary apprenticeship or formal training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs meal preparation, service, and clean-up in accordance with nutritional guidelines and resident diets.
• Maintains proper use of cooking appliances and ensures safe kitchen operation.
• Assists with maintaining emergency food supplies and communicates with culinary vendors.
• Maintains dining room presence to ensure resident satisfaction and high service standards.
• Pre-prepares meals for later times and assists in events as needed.
• Reports needs to Executive Chef and promotes restaurant-style service.

Skills

Servant Leadership

Meal preparation

Food safety & sanitation

Communication with vendors

Dining room presence

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SERV Safe (Required)

Job description

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Cook - Part Time

Part Time Manual Labor Lady Lake, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6899

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
• We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW .
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
• Faith Driven andMission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
• Benefits & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes tuition reimbursement and an associate referral program. As well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

Watercrest Spanish Springs is looking for a Cook/Culinary Associate to join their Culinary team! Bring your talents to the forefront as you provide a Watercrest Culinary Experience! Providing a variety of quality, fine dining recipes that enliven the senses of our residents, associates, and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Conducts meal preparation, service, and clean-up in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations and prescribed resident diets
• Knowledge of proper use of all cooking appliances
• Assist with maintaining emergency food supplies
• Communicate with all culinary vendors
• Ensure presence in the dining room for resident satisfaction
• Assists in providing adaptive equipment for residents when necessary
• Ensures food service is presented in an attractive, gracious and timely manner
• Ensure dishes, cooking utensils, and pots and pans are stored properly
• Do pre-preparation for meals later in the day, week, or weekend or for special events
• Reports to the Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are needed
• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• SERV Safe (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years’ experience in professional food service
• A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred