Cook- Sign on Bonus!

Job Details

• Position: Cook
• Location: Pompano Beach, FL
• Schedule: Full-Time - Weekend availability required
• Hours: Full-Time
• Starting Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00/hour
• Pay Frequency: Weekly - Direct Deposit

What We Offer You

• $300 Sign-on Bonus!
• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Culinary Career Growth Opportunities
• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

NEXDINE is looking for an experienced, dependable, and team-oriented Cook to join our culinary team in a senior living community in Pompano Beach!

As a Cook, you'll have the opportunity to prepare fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals for residents while working alongside a supportive culinary team. This is more than just a kitchen job - the food you prepare helps create a welcoming dining experience and brings comfort and enjoyment to the people we serve.

If you take pride in your cooking, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a team that makes a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!

Cook Responsibilities

• Bring your culinary skills to the table! Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered meals according to recipes, menus, and company standards.
• Make every meal count! Prepare high-quality, fresh, and appealing food while following proper portions, recipes, and dietary requirements.
• Keep your station ready to go! Set up, stock, organize, and maintain assigned food preparation and cooking stations.
• Put your cooking skills to work! Bake, roast, broil, grill, steam, sauté, and prepare a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other menu items.
• Serve with care! Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner while maintaining quality, presentation, and food safety standards.
• Know your ingredients! Inspect food for quality and freshness, rotate inventory, and follow proper labeling and dating procedures.
• Keep it safe and sanitary! Maintain a clean and organized kitchen while following all food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Work as a team! Support the Chef and Chef Manager and assist other culinary team members and stations as needed.
• Be part of the community! Provide friendly, professional customer service and interact positively with residents, guests, and team members.
• Keep things running smoothly! Communicate kitchen equipment, supply, and inventory needs to your supervisor.
• Follow the standards! Adhere to company guidelines for safety, sanitation, food preparation, uniform standards, and productivity.

Cook Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience is a plus!
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and comfortable working weekends as part of a full-time schedule.
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for preparing great food!

Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a similar position preferred
• Previous food service or culinary experience
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Ability to work weekends
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and food preparation procedures

Additional Requirement

• All selected candidates must undergo a Level 2 background check: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana/THC and other controlled substances, where permitted by applicable law.