Senior Living Cook

All Jobs; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Extraordinary Rewards Program

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

South Port Square, a retirement community in Port Charlotte, FL, is seeking a hospitality-focused Cook to join our Community Culinary Services team. You will perform full-scope, hands-on production cooking while maintaining superior quality service and cleanliness.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (culinary degree preferred) and at least one year of restaurant or senior living cooking experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in line with Community standards.
• Ensure high quality, appealing food presentation and appearance.
• Prepare meals and follow menu cycles and dietary guidelines as required by local regulations.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking preparation and production.
• Apply knowledge across all cooking stations and techniques.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Periodically visit residents to assess food service quality and adjust operations accordingly.
• Represent the community warmly to create a positive marketing environment.
• Contribute to driving top-line revenue and occupancy through engagement and service.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career.

For over 35 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We’re one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by LCS, the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities.

We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team! #nonclinical

ABOUT THE ROLE:

South Port Square is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands‑on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for always maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:

• Always exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards always.
• 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.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving 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.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

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

What We Offer:

• 401K with employer match
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Daily Pay
• Extraordinary Rewards Program
• Fun, caring, inclusive work environment!

Full-Time, Weekend availability required

Salary: From $17.30 per hour

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.

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