Assistant Cook
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef
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Work with Excellence, Serve with Heart. Open position for an Assistant Cook – Full Time.
Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living. We are a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated to providing services for older adults. We provide senior living communities offering an active lifestyle and excellent care to our residents.
We are an EOE and honor those who have served.
Position SummaryPrepares and serves quality food including salads, cold sandwiches and pantry items using quality ingredients for residents, guests and employees. May prepare hot food items under the instruction of a cook.
Essential Position Functions- Performs limited hot food preparation under the direct supervision of the cook in accordance with standardized recipes.
- Performs cold food preparation under the guidance of the cook in accordance with standardized recipes, including salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
- Distributes prepared food to all areas of service accurately and consistently in preparation and presentation. Restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
- Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation and organization skills.
- Assists with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen and equipment.
- Has experience with POS Systems.
- Exhibits excellent customer service skills.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Florida Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Full understanding of basic food preparation methods and cooking techniques in quantity food production.
- A minimum of 12 months experience in a full-service culinary setting.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand and follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to perform basic math skills.
- Basic knife handling skills.
- Ability to fill in for a cook as needed on a temporary basis.
- Employees are strongly encouraged to get an annual influenza vaccination.
- Employees may be required to provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination or submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures such as wearing a surgical mask during flu season.
- Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires.
Benefits- Fun Work Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Fitness Facility Onsite
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Café
- Paid Time Off
- Parking
- Career Advancement
- And More!
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Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Human Resources Services
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