Senior Living Cook

About Us South Port Square is a 40‑acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda, a hidden gem in Florida. We are dedicated to creating a positive impact on the lives of our residents, and we seek a hospitality-driven professional to join our committed team. 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 and for always maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness. Daily Responsibilities 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 and 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. Qualifications High school diploma Culinary degree preferred Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience Benefits 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 EEO Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr