Culinary Services Cook

Culinary Services Cook $16 - $18/hour Location: Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor, FL Why Join Us? Culture of compassion : Help us make a positive impact on every life we touch Competitive Pay : $16 - $18/hour + credit for experience Schedule : Full-Time Saturday - Tuesday 10:30am - 6:30pm and Wednesday 6:00am - 2:00pm Investing in You : Enjoy a comprehensive, quality benefits package Supportive Team : We value our team members just as much as the people we serve What You'll Do As a Cook at St. Mark Village, you are responsible for preparing daily meals and special event menus in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment Collaborate with the culinary team in food production, menu planning, and the preparation of baked goods, sauces, soups, and other meals from scratch Ensure food safety and sanitation protocols are followed, including maintaining a clean kitchen environment Oversee the proper presentation of meals, supervise and mentor culinary associates, and ensure accurate, consistent, and timely food production What you will need Chef/cook certification or a minimum of 3 years of quantity cooking experience in lieu of a degree or certification (required) Experience in hands‑on quantity cooking in full‑menu environments (required) Senior living or healthcare kitchen experience strongly preferred Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of Residents or team members Must be at least 18 years of age or older Benefits for Qualified Employees Medical Dental Vision HSA Short and Long‑term Disability Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr