FT Culinary Cook

Svdpnky; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

Legacy Pointe at UCF is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a caring, community setting. You will work with the Dietary team to follow menus, recipes, and dietary restrictions while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and responsiveness to residents' needs, with opportunities to contribute to quality of life through thoughtful meal service and collaboration with nursing and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, with at least one year of cooking experience in healthcare or senior living.
• Ability to prepare meals using standardized recipes while following dietary restrictions and texture modifications.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, temperature controls, and infection prevention.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Effective communication with dietary staff, nursing, leadership, residents, and families.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents per menus and recipes.
• Ensure meals meet texture modifications, allergies, and physician orders.
• Maintain safe food handling, sanitation, and temperature controls.
• Support dietary team with daily meal service and events.
• Assist with audits, training, and orientation as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Legacy Pointe at UCF, our mission is grounded in a simple and meaningful purpose: to brighten lives through lifelong enrichment, supported by our partnership with the University of Central Florida. Everything we do is built around that vision. Our community was created on the belief that older adults deserve to live with dignity, connection, opportunity, and joy, every single day. As a Life Plan Community, we provide a full continuum of care, from independent living to assisted living and memory care, all the way to skilled nursing. Our culture is shaped by hospitality, service, and accountability, and our affiliation with UCF enhances what we offer through lifelong learning, intergenerational opportunities, and innovative programming. Legacy Pointe is a modern, welcoming community where people feel seen, valued, and cared for. Whether someone is participating in a wellness program, engaging in a cognitive activity, receiving compassionate support, or enjoying a meaningful moment of connection, our priority is always their comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Why People Choose Legacy Pointe

Joining Legacy Pointe means becoming part of a team that appreciates your work and supports your well-being. We want you to feel equipped, encouraged, and valued in your role.

Full-time employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability options
• Paid time off that grows with tenure
• Eight paid holidays annually
• Scholarship programs for employees and dependents
• Recognition programs, including milestone awards and annual celebrations
• Employee discount program with savings on attractions, travel, and entertainment
• Annual staff appreciation events

Work That Makes a Difference

Working at Legacy Pointe is deeply meaningful. Each day brings moments where your presence, patience, and compassion can change someone’s experience for the better. You help residents feel comforted, safe, understood, and supported, especially those living with cognitive impairment, who depend on consistency and connection. You build trust, create calm, and offer reassurance through even the simplest interactions. At the end of the day, you know your work mattered. Every role at Legacy Pointe contributes to these moments of impact, and we value the people who show up with empathy, skill, and dedication. There is purpose here. There is growth here. And there is a place for you at Legacy Pointe.

Cook – Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with established menus, standardized recipes, and individual dietary requirements. This role plays a critical part in resident satisfaction by ensuring meals are prepared safely, served on time, and meet all texture modifications, allergy restrictions, and physician-ordered diets. The Cook adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature-control standards while maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen environment. Working collaboratively with the Dietary team, the Cook supports daily meal service, special events, and catering functions while consistently demonstrating professionalism and hospitality aligned with the community’s service excellence philosophy and core values.In addition to food preparation, the Cook is responsible for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations, including infection control and allergen-handling practices. This position requires effective communication with dietary staff, nursing, and leadership to address resident preferences, intake concerns, equipment needs, and operational issues. The Cook contributes to quality assurance efforts through taste testing, audits, and participation in training and orientation for new team members when assigned. The role involves working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment and requires reliability, attention to detail, adaptability, and a genuine interest in serving older adults.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, with at least one year of cooking experience in healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, or senior living environments preferred
• Ability to prepare meals using standardized recipes while following dietary restrictions, texture modifications, allergy protocols, and food safety standards
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation practices, temperature controls, and infection prevention procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Food Handler certification within established timeframes
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with dietary staff, nursing, leadership, residents, and families
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Basic math and computer skills to support food preparation, documentation, and electronic dietary systems as applicable
• Ability to stand for extended periods, use hands for food preparation, and safely lift or carry items up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and varying shifts as required

Important Notice: Applicants for this position will be required to complete a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, per House Bill 531 (2025). Learn more here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com