Cook Senior Living

Cook – Senior Living

Parkland, FL | Full-Time | PM Shift

Cook for people who truly appreciate it. In one of South Florida's most beautiful communities.

Allegro Parkland — one of South Florida's most prestigious senior living communities — is hiring an experienced Full-Time Cook for PM shifts. If you have a hotel, resort, ALF, or SNIF culinary background and you're ready to bring your skills to a place where the dining experience genuinely matters — we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, appetizing meals according to approved menus and recipes
• Maintain top-tier food safety and 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:

• Experience in a hotel, resort, ALF, or SNIF culinary setting — strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Dependable, team-oriented, and takes pride in culinary quality
• Comfortable working consistent PM hours
• No certifications required

Why Allegro Parkland?
Allegro Parkland is one of South Florida's most prestigious senior living communities — a resort-style environment in Parkland where the culinary team delivers an exceptional dining experience every single day. No late-night closings and a full benefits package make this a cooking role worth building a career in.

✅ Same Day Pay via Dayforce Wallet
✅ 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 Parkland | 5901 Loxahatchee Rd, Parkland, FL 33067
Full-Time | PM Shift | Hotel/Resort/ALF Experience Preferred
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.