Cook - Coral Gables

1 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Coral Gables, Kendall, Homestead & Weston

Is looking for

Line Cook

for its

Palace
at
Coral Gables

Luxury Independent Living for Active Adults

1 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134

Best Independent Living Community in the US

by the National Associated of Home Builders, 2014

The #1 Priority of this position is…

To prepare & handle food items under the direction of the Chef, in accordance with the daily production schedule, to the satisfaction of The Palace Residents & Families.

• Ability to estimate quantities of food required, to order inventory and rotate food items as needed.
• Properly store & label food items.
• Meet meals and production schedules.
• Apportion food items based on Daily Special orders, diet order and residents’ food preference.
• Maintain sanitation standards & food handling based on County, State & Federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in quantity cooking, Catering & Banquets.
• Experience in an institutional kitchen with mechanical food service equipment.
• Restaurant line service cooking according to written orders.
• Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions written and verbal.
• Ability to practice The Palace Principles (“Teamwork”, “Safety” & “Ask! Don’t Assume!”)
• Functional Math ability at high school level.
• Culinary school student or graduate, preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent, preferred.

The Ideal Candidate

• Polite, responsible, always on time, resourceful, accurate & conscientious.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner, including taking precautions & safe work practices; obey the established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management & security; report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair & maintenance needs.
• Able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out oral or written instructions.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Must enjoy teamwork.
• Follow up with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding complaints, problems & concerns.
• Use tactful communications in sensitive & emotional situations.