Cook (Walk-in- interviews from 9a to 11a)

Westminster Communities of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Fitness Facility Onsite

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Flexible Hours

Competitive Wages

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida’s Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee is seeking a full-time cook to prepare quality meals for residents, guests and staff, on-site in a high-volume dining environment.

Qualifications: high school diploma, ServSafe within 90 days, 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen, basic knife skills, and English proficiency.

We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, health and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• 3+ years 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.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Basic knife handling skills.
• Willingness to provide a leadership role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mathematical skills

Leadership potential

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 15, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Westminster Oaks
Tallahassee, FL 32308, USA

• On-site
• Dining
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COOK0027407

Description

(Walk-in-interviews from 9am to 11am)

Westminster Oaks is a large upscale Life Plan Community and Health Center located in Tallahassee. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities.

We are seeking a Cook to prepare quality food using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees.

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

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

The above position 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 position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Ability to perform basic math skills. Three (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.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Basic knife handling skills.
• Willingness to provide a leadership role.

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Fun Work Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – "We honor those who have served."

This position requires a criminal background. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ .

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

3 or more years experience in a high volume, full service environment.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ServSafe Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.