Full Time Cook – Senior Living

Cook | Allegro Fort LauderdaleSenior Living by Allegro | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Do you have a passion for culinary excellence and a heart for serving others? Allegro Fort Lauderdale is looking for a skilled, dependable Cook to join our culinary team and help create exceptional dining experiences for our residents every day.
Position Details:

Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: PM Shift | Varying days
Hours: 11:00am – 8:30pm
Pay: Starting at $21.00/hour

What You’ll Do:

Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with menus, dietary guidelines, and resident preferences
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitation-compliant kitchen environment
Assist with food prep, portioning, plating, and timely meal service
Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering and storage as needed
Collaborate with the culinary and dining team to deliver a consistently outstanding dining experience
Follow all ServSafe and food safety protocols throughout every shift

What We’re Looking For:

ServSafe certification (required)
Minimum 2 years of cooking experience in a hotel, hospitality, or healthcare setting (required)
Strong culinary skills with attention to quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Dependable, team-oriented, and professional

Why You’ll Love Working at Allegro Fort Lauderdale:
At Allegro Fort Lauderdale, our culinary team plays a vital role in the quality of life for our residents. We invest in our associates and offer eligible team members:

Competitive Pay + Same Day Pay
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth Investment
Free Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for advancement within the Allegro Living portfolio

About Allegro Fort Lauderdale:
Allegro Fort Lauderdale is a premier senior living community offering Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We are committed to providing a vibrant, engaging environment where residents thrive — and where our associates are supported, valued, and inspired to grow.
Allegro Fort Lauderdale is part of the Senior Living by Allegro family of communities.
Ready to Bring Your Culinary Skills to Our Team?
Apply today and join a community where great food and great care go hand in hand.
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.