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Independent Living Cook
full-timeSeminole County

Summary

Location

Seminole County

Type

full-time

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About this role

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Freedom Square of Seminole is an upscale Senior Living Community located in beautiful Seminole, Florida. Designed like a quaint town square with paved brick streets and a welcoming gazebo, Freedom Square retirement community in Seminole, Florida offers a wide variety of elegantly appointed residential options, a wealth of exceptional services and amenities and a full calendar of fun, engaging activities - all just a short drive from Lake Seminole and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast! Situated on 15 acres with two ponds, we offer a beautiful garden-like setting for retirement living.

As a life care community, Freedom Square makes aging in place simple. Residents are able to seamlessly transition from independent living to assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care, as their healthcare needs change.

What makes us stand out against the others?

  • We provide a fun workplace culture – including monthly luncheons and campus-wide events
  • Our community and facilities are clean
  • Our patients are low acuity
  • We have good staffing ratios
  • Benefits for Full and Part Time Staff
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Resident Scholarship Fund

Our expert culinary team is looking for energetic individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have a desire to serve others. If you are detail oriented and customer service focused, we would love to hear from you! As a line cook, you will provide full scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, learning from our world-class chefs! Jump start your career and gain life long skills and experience.

DUTIES:

  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
  • Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required criteria, as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure.
  • Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic
  • Ability to understand measurements and conversions
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance
  • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

What We Offer:

  • Work today, get paid tomorrow with DailyPay! Freedom Square of Seminole now offers DailyPay - a program that allows employees to access their earned income on-demand, as it's earned.
  • Benefits for full and part time staff, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
  • Fun, caring, inclusive work environment!
  • Monthly company luncheons and employee appreciation events!

Freedom Square of Seminole fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers and guests:

  1. We greet residents, employees and guests, warmly, by name and with a smile.
  2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
  3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
  4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
  5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
  6. We embrace and value our differences.
  7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
  8. We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
  9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
  10. We pay attention to the details.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Cooking,Customer Service,Attention To Detail,Food Quality,Kitchen Equipment Operations,Meal Preparation,Communication,Teamwork

About Blakehurst

Set on over 40 lush acres of gorgeous landscaping and resident-tended gardens, Blakehurst has been the premier choice for seniors in the Towson and Greater Baltimore area since 1993.

Blakehurst is about so much more than care. As a Life Plan Community, we are about living life to the fullest. With a range of residential options, Blakehurst is more than just a place to reside. It’s a celebration of healthy, active living.

Chestnut Green Health Center, a beautifully designed on-site health center, ensures residents have convenient access to personalized assisted living and compassionate short- and long-term care when needed.

Blakehurst is managed by Life Care Services®, a recognized leader in all aspects of senior living for over four decades.

If you’re looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider becoming a part of the Blakehurst team.

You’ll join others who’ve quickly found that Blakehurst is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits plan, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Learn about our numerous hiring and onboarding incentives and hear our team member testimonials by visiting our website.

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1993

What you'll do

  • The cook is responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards while assisting with meal serving and ware washing. They will also produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with local regulations and maintain kitchen equipment and supplies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Independent Living Cook do at Blakehurst?

As a Independent Living Cook at Blakehurst, you will: the cook is responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards while assisting with meal serving and ware washing. They will also produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with local regulations and maintain kitchen equipment and supplies..

Why join Blakehurst as a Independent Living Cook?

Blakehurst is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Independent Living Cook position at Blakehurst remote?

The Independent Living Cook position at Blakehurst is based in Seminole County, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Independent Living Cook position at Blakehurst?

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