At Inspired Living, mealtime is about more than what's on the plate; it's about creating moments that bring people together. We're looking for a Cook for our Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch community in Bradenton, FL, who takes pride in great food, enjoys working with people, and understands that every meal is an opportunity to make someone's day a little better.What You'll DoPrepare high-quality meals according to the community's menu and nutritional standards.Follow recipes, special diets, and resident preferences with care and attention to detail.Prepare food safely while maintaining proper temperatures, storage, sanitation, and food-handling standards.Get to know resident likes and dislikes and help create meals residents look forward to.Support an exceptional dining experience by interacting with residents and responding to their needs and feedback.Keep the kitchen, equipment, storage areas, and food preparation spaces clean, organized, and safe.Work closely with the Culinary Services team to support smooth meal service.Help train and support team members and promote a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.Follow all health department, company, and safety standards.Jump in, show initiative, and help wherever needed to make the dining experience exceptional. What You BringHigh school diploma or equivalent.At least 1 year of food service experience required.3+ years of food service experience preferred.A passion for preparing quality food and serving others.Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.A positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.Why Inspired Living?We believe food is part of the Inspired Living experience and the people preparing it are just as important as the food itself.Join a fun-loving, people-focused team where your talents are appreciated, your ideas matter, and the work you do makes a real difference in the lives of our residents.Benefits include:Medical, Dental & VisionPaid Time Off401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceAssociate Wellness ProgramIf you love creating great food, working with a great team, and making people feel cared for, we'd love to have you in our kitchen!
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