Cook Part-time
Discovery Senior Living · North Port, FL · 1 mo ago
ManagementPart-time
About the Role
As the Cook, you bring quality and consistency to the kitchen. You prepare delicious, well-presented meals that follow our menu cycle and standardized recipes, while ensuring every resident feels cared for through the food you make. You’ll maintain a safe, clean, and efficient culinary environment while supporting a warm, home-like dining experience.
Status: Part Time
Schedule: Lunch & Dinner
Location: 6235 Hoffman St., North Port, FL 34287
What You’ll Do
- Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
- Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
- Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
- Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience in senior living or a similar environment preferred.
- Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling required.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
- High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
- Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
- Competitive wages
- Early access to earned wages before payday!
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
- Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid training
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Company provided uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program