Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Discovery Senior Living; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Benefits package

401(K) with employer match

Uniforms provided

Training and growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living's Veranda Club in Boca Raton seeks a part-time Cook to enrich residents' dining experiences. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while delivering warm, home-like service.

Ideal candidates have senior living experience, knowledge of food safety, strong organization, and teamwork. Weekend availability is preferred, with flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth within a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
• Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
• Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior living experience

Food safety/handling

Kitchen organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Senior Living's Veranda Club in Boca Raton seeks a part-time Cook to enrich residents' dining experiences. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while delivering warm, home-like service.

Ideal candidates have senior living experience, knowledge of food safety, strong organization, and teamwork. Weekend availability is preferred, with flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth within a values-driven culture.