Senior Living Kitchen Cook - Fresh, Fast & Caring

Liveatlauralparke; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for FT and PT employees

Charter School Eligible

Daily Pay

Job summary

Freedom Pointe at The Villages is recruiting a hospitality-focused Cook to join our Community Culinary Services team. This role handles full-scope cooking, ensuring high-quality service and cleanliness across operations.

The position starts at $15/hour, with potential variations based on skills and experience. We offer benefits for FT and PT employees, charter school eligibility, and daily pay opportunities in a warm, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify cleanliness and organizational standards at all times.
• Maintain quality, appearance and presentation standards for meals.
• Prepare and serve menu cycle programs meeting nutritional criteria.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service quality and adjust procedures accordingly.
• Represent the community warmly to create a positive marketing environment.
• Support driving top-line revenue and occupancy through engaged teamwork.

Skills

Restaurant cooking experience

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Freedom Pointe at The Villages is recruiting a hospitality-focused Cook to join our Community Culinary Services team. This role handles full-scope cooking, ensuring high-quality service and cleanliness across operations.

The position starts at $15/hour, with potential variations based on skills and experience. We offer benefits for FT and PT employees, charter school eligibility, and daily pay opportunities in a warm, resident-centered environment.