Senior Living Kitchen Cook: Fast-Paced & Team-Focused

True Connection Communities; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid parental leave

Short-term & long-term disability

PTO

Paid holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

True Connection Communities in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Community Cook to prepare meals safely and in line with dietary standards and community policies. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, focusing on quality, portion control, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include cooking per menus, preparing pastries, serving meals, maintaining equipment, and supporting a collaborative team in a resident-focused environment. Prior cooking experience preferred; culinary school diploma a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience including line cook or prep cook roles.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Basic food handling, preparation and cooking techniques.
• Must work quickly and as part of a team.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
• Prepares and cooks items according to menus and dietary requirements.
• Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
• Portions and serves food to residents and staff.
• Washes cooking equipment and maintains kitchen cleanliness.
• Assists with inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in determining meals and menus.
• Ensures galley equipment and work areas are clean and functional.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

Culinary school diploma preferred

Job description

True Connection Communities in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Community Cook to prepare meals safely and in line with dietary standards and community policies. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, focusing on quality, portion control, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include cooking per menus, preparing pastries, serving meals, maintaining equipment, and supporting a collaborative team in a resident-focused environment. Prior cooking experience preferred; culinary school diploma a plus.