About the role
Cook – Senior Living
Pay: $16.00–$20.00/hour, plus credit for experience Job Type: Full-time Location: St. Mark Village, Palm Harbor, FL (in person)
Shifts Available
* Full-time: 5:00 AM–1:00 PM, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, or 10:00 AM–7:00 PM * Weekend rotation required
About the Role St. Mark Village, an award-winning senior living community in Palm Harbor, is hiring a full-time Cook with experience in healthcare food service. Candidates must have cooked in a hospital, assisted living, nursing home, or long-term care kitchen. You’ll know what this job takes: cooking for residents’ special diets, sticking to production schedules, and putting out food that is safe and tastes good. Most applicants hear back within 48 hours.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive pay: $16.00–$20.00/hour, plus credit for experience * Full-time day shifts: Early, mid, or late-day shifts, with no overnights * Comprehensive benefits: A quality benefits package for eligible employees * Meaningful work: Your cooking is a highlight of residents’ daily lives * Supportive team: We value our team members as much as the people we serve * Quick hiring: Apply today, and most candidates hear back within 48 hours
What You’ll Do
* Cook and serve meals for residents in the dining room and café, following menus, recipes, and production schedules * Prepare therapeutic and modified diets, such as diabetic, low-sodium, renal, and pureed or mechanical soft meals, following diet orders and texture guidelines * Cook in volume while keeping quality, portions, and presentation consistent * Keep food safety records, including food and refrigeration temperature logs * Keep kitchen areas, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized, including daily and weekly cleaning and occasional dish room support * Train and mentor kitchen team members in proper food handling and cleaning * Report damaged equipment or needed repairs right away
What You’ll Need
* Cooking experience in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, assisted living, nursing home, or long-term care kitchen (required) * Experience preparing therapeutic, modified-texture, or special diets (required) * Solid cooking and food handling skills and a working knowledge of food service operations * Florida food handler certification or ServSafe (preferred) * Availability for your assigned shift and weekend rotation * Must be at least 18 years old
Benefits (for eligible employees)
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Short- and long-term disability * Voluntary life and AD&D insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ready to Apply? Bring your healthcare cooking experience to a team that values it. Apply today to become a Cook at St. Mark Village.