Part Time Cook

Allegro Senior Living, LLC; Winter Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay via Dayforce Wallet

401(k) with Immediate Vesting

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Double-time pay on designated holidays

Referral Bonuses

Growth & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Allegro Winter Park is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team in Winter Park, FL. With consistent hours ending at 8pm and a rotating schedule, this role delivers the work you love without late-night restaurant hours.

You will prepare nutritious meals, uphold food safety, and work with the dining team to ensure excellent service. Requirements include Cook experience and ServSafe certification; senior living experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Cook experience is required.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Experience in senior living settings is preferred.
• Strong attention to food quality, safety and kitchen organization.
• Dependable, team-oriented and takes pride in culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals according to menus and recipes.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and ServSafe standards.
• Monitor quality, portions and presentation.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized and stocked.
• Collaborate with dining team for smooth meal service.
• Be a dependable presence in a well-run kitchen.

Skills

Cook experience

ServSafe certification

Senior living experience

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Cook – Allegro Winter Park

Winter Park, FL | Part-Time | 11:00am–8:00pm | Rotating Schedule

No late nights. Cook for people who truly appreciate it. In beautiful Winter Park.

Allegro Winter Park is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team. With consistent hours ending at 8pm and a rotating schedule - this is a cooking role that delivers the work you love without the chaos of late-night restaurant hours.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, quality meals according to approved menus and recipes
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards throughout every shift
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Collaborate with the dining team to deliver smooth, efficient meal service
• Be a dependable, skilled presence in a well-run kitchen

What You Bring:

• Cook experience - required
• ServSafe certification - required
• Senior living experience - preferred
• Strong attention to food quality, safety, and kitchen organization
• Dependable, team-oriented, and takes pride in culinary excellence
• Comfortable working a rotating schedule

Why Allegro Winter Park?

Allegro Winter Park is one of Central Florida's most respected and beautiful senior living communities - an elegant environment in the heart of Winter Park where your culinary skills make a real difference every single shift. Done by 8pm with a full benefits package that restaurant jobs rarely offer.

Benefits

• Same Day Pay via Dayforce Wallet
• 401(k) with Immediate Vesting - 100% match up to 3%
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off | Birthday Holiday
• Double-time pay on designated holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• WorkTango Associate Recognition Program
• Growth & Development Opportunities

Allegro Winter Park | 2701 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL 32792
Part-Time | 11am–8pm | Done by 8pm | ServSafe Required | Cook Experience Required

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.