FB Staff - Cook

Vesta Property Services; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision

401K retirement plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Discount Plan

Counseling sessions

Legal advice sessions

Referral program

Job summary

Vesta Property Services, Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals while adhering to sanitation and safety standards. You will follow established recipes, manage food orders, and coordinate with service times to preserve quality, temperature, and presentation.

The role emphasizes efficiency, clean work areas, and accurate production records in a busy kitchen environment. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential for this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience and ability to follow recipes.
• Adherence to sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of food using established procedures.
• Ensure supplies and substitutions are available in time for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food and equipment.
• Perform food temperature checks and assist with inventory.

Skills

Cooking experience

Stamina

Sanitation standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oven

Stove

Dishwasher

Food prep equipment

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Together We Soar!Vesta Property Services has been in the industry for more than 25 years and holds over 800 community management contracts while serving the amenity needs of Florida's most prestigious communities! We are proud to employ over 1,000 associates and have been rated as one of Florida’s Top Workplaces.Our Vesta associates are our most valuable resource. We hire people we trust and give them autonomy to do their best work. We also support professional development with training, coaching and regular feedback. We have a highly collaborative culture supported by our EAGLE PRIDE values!JOB SUMMARY: Your Flight Plan!The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards, and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ready to Fly!Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.Maintains daily production records.Keeps work area neat and clean at all times.Cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.Completes food temperature checks before service.This position has no supervisory responsibilities.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The Wingspan Needed!Ability to stand for extended periods of time; bend, stretch and reach.Prior cooking experience.High standards of integrity and reliability.High school diploma or GED.Occasional travel may be requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Our Nest is your Nest!This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds.This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chefs’ knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise.BENEFITS: The Perks of Eagle Pride!At Vesta Property Services, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet your needs and the needs of your family, including your pets. We offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401K retirement plans, and additional benefits such as Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account and Pet Discount Plan.In Addition, we provide support by offering free counseling sessions, legal advice sessions, professional development and an outstanding referral program- to both our Full-time and Part-time staff associates!AAP/EEO StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.DRUG FREE WORKPLACEIn compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services associates and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNEDThe above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.