About this role
WHO ARE WE?
Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career.
For over 30 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We’re one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities.
We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team! #nonclinical
ABOUT THE ROLE:
South Port Square is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for always maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:
- Always exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
- Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards always.
- Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
- Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
- Assist with serving meals and ware washing as necessary.
- Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
- Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
- Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- High school diploma
- Culinary degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
What We Offer:
- 401K with employer match
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Daily Pay
- Extraordinary Rewards Program
- Fun, caring, inclusive work environment!
Full-Time, Weekend availability required
Salary: From $17.30 per hour
Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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Other facts
About Heritage at Brentwood
Just 20 minutes from downtown Nashville on 48 meticulously planned acres, The Heritage at Brentwood is Middle Tennessee’s only LifeCare® senior retirement community. This is independent living at its finest, with the most comprehensive package of services, amenities, and long-term security available.
With a range of premier residential options, including stand-alone villas, garden villas and apartment homes in a wide variety of floor plans, The Heritage’s selection of retirement homes is unsurpassed. All come with secure, underground or garage parking. But there’s just so much more here. It’s a celebration of healthy, active living, with on-site amenities like the Healthy Life Center with an indoor, heated pool, group exercise, tai chi and yoga classes led by certified trainers, a state-of-the-art, 24/7 fitness center and a full-service day spa and beauty salon.
The campus walking and biking paths connect to the City of Brentwood’s extensive trail system. Nutritious, chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining is available all day. Enjoy the putting green, bocce ball court or a game of badminton; engage in a wide array of intellectually stimulating and socially engaging opportunities and be part of more than 90 resident-driven clubs.
Somerfield Health Center, a beautifully designed on-site health center, ensures residents have convenient access to unlimited days of personalized short- and long-term care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing and memory care, if needed. Somerfield has earned the prestigious Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Locally owned, The Heritage at Brentwood is managed by Life Care Services™, an LCS® Company. Specializing in senior living communities for over four decades. In the fall of 2020, Life Care Services received its second consecutive first-place J.D. Power Award in Customer Satisfaction with Independent Senior Living Communities.
What you'll do
- The Cook is responsible for hands-on production cooking and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service quality. They will also evaluate food service and make necessary adjustments to improve operations.
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