Cook

Cook – Allegro Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full-Time | PM Shift | 11:30am–8:30pm

No late nights. Cook for people who truly appreciate it. In one of South Florida's premier communities.

Allegro Fort Lauderdale is hiring an experienced Full-Time Cook to join our culinary team. With consistent PM hours ending at 8:30pm — no midnight restaurant closings, ever — this is a cooking role that lets you do the work you love while actually having a life outside the kitchen.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, appetizing meals according to approved menus and recipes
• Maintain top-tier food safety and ServSafe sanitation standards throughout every shift
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Collaborate with the dining team to deliver smooth, efficient meal service
• Be a dependable, skilled presence in a large, well-run kitchen

What You Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience in a hotel dining or Assisted Living setting — required
• ServSafe certification — required
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Dependable, team-oriented, and takes pride in culinary quality
• Comfortable working consistent PM hours

Why Allegro Fort Lauderdale?
Allegro Fort Lauderdale is one of South Florida's most respected senior living communities — a large, vibrant property where the culinary team delivers an exceptional dining experience every single day. Done by 8:30pm with a full benefits package that restaurant jobs rarely match.

✅ 401(k) with Immediate Vesting — 100% match up to 3%
✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
✅ Paid Time Off | 9 Holidays | Birthday Holiday
✅ Double-time pay on designated holidays
✅ Referral Bonuses
✅ WorkTango Associate Recognition Program
✅ Educational Investment Program — up to $1,000
✅ Growth & Development Opportunities

Allegro Fort Lauderdale | 1290 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Full-Time | PM Shift | Done by 8:30pm | ServSafe Required | 2 Years Experience Required
Apply today and bring your culinary skills to a kitchen worth cooking in!

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
• Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
• Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies. 
• Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils. Properly maintain all kitchen equipment. Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
• Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
• Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety. 
• Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.
• Some software and computer skills preferred.