Senior Living Cook | Compassionate Dining, 401K Match

The Legacy of Venice; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Daily Pay

401K with employer match

Disability Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Legacy of Venice in Venice, FL is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. The Cook will prepare wholesome, nutritious meals for residents, using high quality ingredients and ensuring meals are served at the correct temperatures.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to safe food handling. The role reports to the Dining Services Director and requires day shifts in a full-time, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be free of communicable disease.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serv-Safe Certification (preferred)

Job description

The Legacy of Venice in Venice, FL is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. The Cook will prepare wholesome, nutritious meals for residents, using high quality ingredients and ensuring meals are served at the correct temperatures.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to safe food handling. The role reports to the Dining Services Director and requires day shifts in a full-time, on-site setting.