VDE - Dining - Cook

True Connection Communities; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

True Connection Communities is seeking a Cook at our Delray Beach, FL community. You will assist in meal preparation, ensuring safety and quality in line with dietary standards and policies.

Responsibilities include cooking to menus, handling equipment safely, and supporting a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining cleanliness and teamwork. Benefits include health coverage and a 401k plan, with opportunities to grow in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a kitchen, line cook, prep cook or similar role.
• Ability to follow menus and dietary requirements.
• Strong knife and cooking technique knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to safe temps.
• Prepares items according to menus and dietary needs.
• Bakes breads, rolls, pastries; portions and serves.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

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Cook

VDE - Dining - Cook Full Time Verena at Delray, Delray Beach, FL, US

30 days ago Requisition ID: 4210

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Job Purpose

The Community Cook assists in preparing meals in a safe and appetizing manner in compliance with dietary standards and food-related Community policies and procedures.

Company Overview

True Connection Communities (TCC) is a rapidly growing Senior Housing platform focused on the Active Adult and Independent Living segments of the business. At TCC, every day is an opportunity at our Senior Living Community for all our team members to make lasting connections with each other, residents, and resident’s families in a profound and personal way. At True Connection Communities, you’ll find opportunities to impact lives whether you have direct contact with residents, or support or lead someone who does. For more information on True Connection Communities visit www.trueconnectioncommunities.com .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
• Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
• Portions and serves food to residents, guests and team members.
• Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
• Inventories supplies and equipment.
• Determines, or assists in determining meals and menus.
• Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Basic understanding of food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Benefit of working for us based on eligibility

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• 401k program; Including match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Working Conditions

This position works in a fast-paced kitchen with exposure to heat, flames, cold temperatures, slippery floors and sharp cooking tools. The Cook may work in close contact with others. The Cook must comply with food safety regulations, which include appropriate clothing and protective gear such as hairnets, masks, disposable gloves and slip-resistant shoes.

True Connection Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or other protected status, as established by Federal or State laws.

True Connection Communities complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

True Connection Communities is a Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Workplace.