Senior Living Kitchen Chef — Part-Time, Make a Difference

Lifespace Communities, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is seeking a part-time cook in Florida to prepare all menu items, plate meals, and coordinate production with service hours. The role emphasizes food safety and sanitary practices in a kitchen that serves residents and guests.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of prep cook experience. State Safe Food Handling certification may be required; background screening will be conducted per Florida law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience as a prep cook or similar position.
• State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation if state certification program exists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.
• Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.
• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.
• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lifespace Communities is seeking a part-time cook in Florida to prepare all menu items, plate meals, and coordinate production with service hours. The role emphasizes food safety and sanitary practices in a kitchen that serves residents and guests.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of prep cook experience. State Safe Food Handling certification may be required; background screening will be conducted per Florida law.