Senior Living Cook - Fresh Menus, Quality & Care

Cypress Village; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Village in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Cook to join our dinner service in a senior living setting. You will prepare meals, maintain high sanitation and quality standards, and support residents with timely, appealing dining experiences.

Responsibilities include menu execution, collaboration with sous chefs, and ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines. Training and a team-focused environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• SERV Safe certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organizational efficiency.
• Ensure food quality, appearance and presentation meet standards at all times.
• Plan and prepare menu cycle programs compliant with nutritional and dietary criteria.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy and efficiency in cooking tasks.
• Show knowledge across all cooking prep and production areas.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate meals and quality and suggest operational improvements.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

SERV Safe certification

Job description

Cypress Village in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Cook to join our dinner service in a senior living setting. You will prepare meals, maintain high sanitation and quality standards, and support residents with timely, appealing dining experiences.

Responsibilities include menu execution, collaboration with sous chefs, and ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines. Training and a team-focused environment are provided.