Experienced Cook Part Time

Inspired Living at Ocoee; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspired Living at Ocoee is seeking a part-time Cook to support the Restaurant and Hospitality Department in our Ocoee community. You will prepare meals that meet nutritional requirements and ensure service quality while accommodating special diets.

You will follow menu programs, maintain food safety standards, and help create a positive dining experience for residents, with a supportive team and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food service required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
• Follows the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements and supports special diets.
• Responds to resident likes and dislikes to maintain high resident satisfaction and ensures food safety.
• Maintains food temperatures and time controls and uses equipment per health standards.
• Ensures staff provides good resident experiences during meal times and circulates in dining room for preferences.
• Provides input on new hires and training in the dietary department and supports evaluations as needed.
• Maintains a clean kitchen and safe work environment.
• Fosters teamwork and helps others beyond job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Inspired Living, we're seeking a Cook (Part-Time) for our Inspired Living Community in Ocoee, FL!

Here at InspiredLiving, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. The impact we make goes beyond the walls of the communities we work with. From our team members to partners, we aim to encourage a lasting positive impact in your life so that you can do the same for your residents. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

Job Summary

The Cook position works under the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality and supports all activities of the Restaurant and Hospitality Department and Dining Room. The position is responsible for quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service and for compliance with special diets offered by the community.

Essential Functions

1. Supports the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
2. Follows the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Director, Food Service. If assisting with food purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by the management company. Conforms to policy and procedures for all special diets offered.
3. Responds to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Ensures that all foods are prepared to the satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices.
4. Maintains food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards. Correctly uses equipment that meets all health department standards. Stores and dates all food items appropriately and properly.
5. Ensures that staff provides a service to maintain good resident experiences during meal times. Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
6. Provides input and support to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality on new hires and training staff in the dietary department. Provides input to the Director, Food Service on evaluations as needed with all staff to ensure that all work done in the dietary department is done appropriately. Brings all performance issues to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality.
7. Maintains a clean kitchen. This includes all equipment, walls, dry storage, cold storage cooking, and preparation surfaces and dish storage areas.
8. Ensures they and any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and that potentially hazardous conditions are managed. Compliant with safety standards.
9. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
10. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food service required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in food service preferred.