PM Cook

Westminster Communities Of Florida; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Bradenton is seeking a PM Cook to prepare and produce high-quality food for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner in a high-volume dining environment. You will follow Westminster recipes, production standards, and food safety practices while working across multiple culinary stations.

The role requires 3+ years of culinary experience in a full-service setting, Florida Safe Staff Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and a strong commitment to consistent taste,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Florida Safe Staff Certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 3+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service dining environment.
• Experience operating standard cooking, baking, and grilling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to recipes and production requirements.
• Works across multiple cooking stations and meals as assigned.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and portion control during preparation and service.
• Ensures HACCP procedures and food safety standards are followed throughout the shift.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen safety

High-volume dining

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Florida Safe Staff Certification

ServSafe

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18.84 USD to $20.93 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Dining
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PMCOO027519

Description

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Communities of Bradenton, set along the scenic Manatee River and just steps away from historic downtown Bradenton, provides team members and residents alike with a unique waterfront environment in the heart of a vibrant community. We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care, including earning U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehabilitation 2026 and Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026 honors.

We are currently searching for a PM Cook. In this role, the Cook is responsible for preparing and producing high-quality food for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service while following established Westminster recipes, production standards, food safety practices, and dining expectations. The Cook must be able to work across multiple meal periods and culinary stations, preparing a variety of menu items including eggs, breakfast meats, soups, salads, sandwiches, vegetables, starches, meats, poultry, seafood, sauces, and other entree and side dishes.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals according to standardized recipes and production requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to work multiple cooking stations and meals as assigned.
• Prepares a variety of food items including:
  • Eggs, omelets, breakfast meats, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and other breakfast items.
  • Soups, salads, vegetables, starches, sandwiches, and cold food items.
  • Beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and other entree items.
  • Sauces, gravies, stocks, and other accompaniments.
  • Special diets and menu substitutions as directed.
• Follows recipes accurately and maintain consistency in taste, appearance, texture, and portion size.
• Uses appropriate cooking methods including grilling, roasting, baking, sauteing, braising, steaming, frying, and boiling.
• Prepares ingredients through proper cutting, chopping, portioning, seasoning, marinating, and other food preparation techniques.
• Completes assigned production according to established timelines and service requirements and monitors food quality throughout preparation and meal service.
• Maintains appropriate food temperatures throughout preparation, holding, and service.
• Maintains proper portion control and is properly plated, portioned, garnished, and presented according to established standards.
• Communicates with the Chef and service team regarding production needs, delays, shortages, or quality concerns and responds with urgency when service requirements change.
• Maintains an organized and properly stocked station throughout service.
• Assists other stations and culinary team members as needed to ensure successful meal service.
• Supports special events, catered functions, resident celebrations, and other dining activities.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and established HACCP procedures and food handling standards.
• Properly monitors and record food temperatures as required
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow appropriate procedures for allergens and special diets.
• Properly labels, dates, stores, and rotates food products using established FIFO procedures.
• Maintains clean and sanitary workstations, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.

Experience & Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Florida Safe Staff Certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. 3 or more years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service dining environment. Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques for quantity food production. Experience operating standard cooking, baking, and grilling equipment.

Total Rewards: Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more. Visit Career Benefits | Westminster Communities of Florida for more information.

We Thrive : We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @WestminsterCareers and on LinkedIn to learn more about Westminster Communities of Florida.

Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

3 years: Culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service dining environment

Full Understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ServSafe

Equal Opportunity Employer

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