Part Time Cook Senior Living

Allegro Living, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Alto Walden Woods in Plant City, FL is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals for residents, following approved menus, and maintaining kitchen safety and efficiency.

You'll work Tue-Sat from 2:30pm–6:30pm, with consistent afternoon hours and no late nights. The position emphasizes teamwork, dependable performance, and contributing to a well-run kitchen in a warm senior living community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a manager’s level food handler permit.
• Criminal Background Screening required.
• Community is a drug-free workplace; adherence to policy required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, quality meals for residents.
• Follow approved menus and recipes while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently during shift.
• Work collaboratively with dining team to deliver timely meal service.
• Be a dependable, skilled presence in a well-run kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Attention to detail

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler permit (manager level)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Cook – Alto Walden Woods

Plant City, FL | Part-Time | Tuesday–Saturday | 2:30pm–6:30pm

Done by 6:30pm. Every shift. Cook for people who truly appreciate it.

Alto Walden Woods is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team. With consistent afternoon hours ending at 6:30pm — Tuesday through Saturday — this is a great cooking opportunity for someone who wants meaningful work without late nights or unpredictable restaurant schedules.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, quality meals for residents who look forward to every dish
• Follow approved menus and recipes while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently throughout your shift
• Work collaboratively with the dining team to deliver smooth, timely meal service
• Be a dependable, skilled presence in a well-run kitchen

What You Bring:

• Prior cooking experience — preferred
• Strong attention to food quality, safety, and kitchen organization
• Dependable, hardworking, and a strong team player
• Comfortable working consistent afternoon hours
• No certifications required

Why Alto Walden Woods?

Alto Walden Woods is a warm, active senior living community in Plant City where your culinary skills make a real difference every single shift. Consistent hours done by 6:30pm, Sundays and Mondays always off, and a supportive team make this a part-time cooking role worth staying in.

Alto Walden Woods | 2051 Walden Woods Dr, Plant City, FL 33563
Part-Time | Tue‑Sat | Done by 6:30pm | Cook Experience Preferred

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.