Full Time Cook – Senior Living

Allegro Senior Living, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Same Day Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Allegro Fort Lauderdale is seeking a skilled Cook to join our culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents. This full-time PM shift role runs 11:00am–8:30pm with starting pay at $21 per hour.

Responsibilities include cooking according to menus and dietary needs, maintaining a clean kitchen, assisting with prep and plating, and monitoring inventory. ServSafe certification is required to ensure safety and quality across all meals.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
• Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with menus, dietary guidelines, and resident preferences.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitation-compliant kitchen environment.
• Assist with food prep, portioning, plating, and timely meal service.
• Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering and storage as needed.
• Collaborate with the culinary and dining team to deliver a consistently outstanding dining experience.
• Follow all ServSafe and food safety protocols throughout every shift.

Skills

Culinary experience

Culinary skills

ServSafe

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Cook | Allegro Fort Lauderdale

Senior Living by Allegro | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Do you have a passion for culinary excellence and a heart for serving others? Allegro Fort Lauderdale is looking for a skilled, dependable Cook to join our culinary team and help create exceptional dining experiences for our residents every day.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full-Time


• Shift: PM Shift | Varying days


• Hours: 11:00am – 8:30pm


• Pay: Starting at $21.00/hour

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with menus, dietary guidelines, and resident preferences


• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitation-compliant kitchen environment


• Assist with food prep, portioning, plating, and timely meal service


• Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering and storage as needed


• Collaborate with the culinary and dining team to deliver a consistently outstanding dining experience


• Follow all ServSafe and food safety protocols throughout every shift

What We’re Looking For:

• ServSafe certification (required)


• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience in a hotel, hospitality, or healthcare setting (required)


• Strong culinary skills with attention to quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment


• Dependable, team-oriented, and professional

Why You’ll Love Working at Allegro Fort Lauderdale:

At Allegro Fort Lauderdale, our culinary team plays a vital role in the quality of life for our residents. We invest in our associates and offer eligible team members:

• Competitive Pay + Same Day Pay


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth Investment


• Free Employee Assistance Program


• Referral Bonus Program


• Opportunities for advancement within the Allegro Living portfolio

About Allegro Fort Lauderdale:

Allegro Fort Lauderdale is a premier senior living community offering Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We are committed to providing a vibrant, engaging environment where residents thrive — and where our associates are supported, valued, and inspired to grow.

Allegro Fort Lauderdale is part of the Senior Living by Allegro family of communities.

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.


• Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.


• Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.


• Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils. Properly maintain all kitchen equipment. Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.


• Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.


• Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.


• Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.


• Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.


• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.


• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.


• Some software and computer skills preferred.