Senior Living Cook — Impactful, Team Kitchen Role

True Connection Communities-Verena at Delray; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid holidays

401k with match

EAP

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

True Connection Communities is seeking a full-time Cook at our Delray Beach community. The Community Cook assists in preparing meals that are safe and appetizing, in line with dietary standards and community policies.

You will work with a small team to support residents and staff in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires proven cooking experience, knowledge of various methods and safe food handling, plus the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience including line cook or prep cook.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Basic understanding of food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently and as part of a team under pressure.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to safe temperatures.
• Follow menus and dietary or nutritional requirements.
• Bake breads, rolls and pastries.
• Portion and serve food to residents and guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of galley equipment and work areas.
• Inventory supplies and equipment.
• Assist in determining meals and menus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Line cook experience

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Food safety

Personal cleanliness

Education

Culinary school diploma preferred

Job description

True Connection Communities is seeking a full-time Cook at our Delray Beach community. The Community Cook assists in preparing meals that are safe and appetizing, in line with dietary standards and community policies.

You will work with a small team to support residents and staff in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires proven cooking experience, knowledge of various methods and safe food handling, plus the ability to work efficiently under pressure.