Cook - Full-time

Full Time
Sterling House of Winter Haven - 6110 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, FL 33884

A career with Brookdale has never been more rewarding! Brookdale is the only national full-spectrum senior living solutions company and committed to providing the best options for our over 110,000 residents we serve. The services that we offer ensure residents continue to live the lives that they want while also meeting all of their needs along the way. Every day our associates collaborate to guarantee this promise is fulfilled in more than 1,150 communities in 47 states. Our Senior Living Solutions include: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement, Therapy, Hospice, Home Health, and Personalized Living.

More than a company, it is a calling.

To learn more about Brookdale and how our associates make a difference: Fulfilling Dreams * Record-Breaking Fundraising for Alzheimer’s * Best of the Best Awards * Brookdale Senior Living Solutions * YouTube

Key responsibilities include:
* Supervising food production in the absence of supervisor
* Preparing and delivering food daily as outlined on the Food Production Worksheet
* Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards
* Assisting with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production
* Ensuring proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment
* Working closely with the Dining Services Director to maintain a positive physical and social environment for our residents
* Ensuring food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion
* Providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

We seek the following qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Previous breakfast cooking experience preferred
* Experience working in a senior living environment a plus
* Team player with ability to cook for large groups of people
* Current ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain
* Flexibility with schedule, including availability to work weekends
* Must enjoy working with the senior population

Brookdale is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.

beverage, cook, food, food prep, culinary, food preparation, kitchen, meal preparation, restaurant, Winter Haven, FL, Florida

Benefits:
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off