Line Cook/Prep Cook (Summerfield of Gulfport)

Summerfield Senior Living; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking friendly cooks to join their dietary department. This full-time role involves preparing appetizing meals while adhering to safety and health standards, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for senior residents. The ideal candidate will have a serving heart, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. With various shifts available, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while enjoying a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about cooking and providing excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook is required with a focus on customer service.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu cycles while ensuring cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and monitor inventory effectively.

Skills

Experience as cook

Customer service experience

Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines

Operating cookware and cooking appliances

Good communication skills

Physical condition and stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services

Job description

Line Cook/Prep Cook (Summerfield of Gulfport)

Summerfield of Gulfport, a retirement community, is looking to hire friendly cooks for our dietary department. You will prepare appetizing meals by following prescribed recipes and menus, while adhering to all safety and health standards to ensure good sanitary conditions in cooking and dining premises. Prior experience is required. You must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

We will be interviewing qualified candidates who will be serving our senior residents, so a serving heart is required! Various shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu cycles with attention to cleanliness and order
• Able to prepare and provide meals to be served at designated times
• Clean food stations and wash cooking vessels and utensils
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances

Skills

• Proven experience as cook
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Aptitude in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• Good physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a requirement.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay Rate: $15 Hourly

Physical setting:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

This is a non-management position. This is a full-time position. Pay Range: $13-15 per hour.