Line Cook (FT)

The Village at Gleannloch Farms; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

The Village at Gleannloch Farms in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our full-time team in the Community Culinary Services Department. The position involves hands-on production cooking with responsibilities including menu preparation and maintaining food quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, culinary degree preferred, and at least one year of relevant cooking experience. Join us in creating a positive environment for our residents while enjoying a starting pay of $23/hr commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately.
• Exemplifies Community standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with nutritional criteria.
• Evaluate food service quality by visiting residents.
• Assist with meal serving and ware washing as necessary.

Skills

Cooking standards of speed

Food presentation knowledge

Recipe adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

When you work at The Arlington, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Arlington is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team full-time! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department.

Starting at $23/hr – commensurate with fine culinary experience.

Daily Responsibilities

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and advanced knowledge of presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately and consistently.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top‑line revenue and occupancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred

Hospitality Focus

The Arlington fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co‑workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.

Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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