Part Time Cook

Cook – Allegro Winter Park
Winter Park, FL | Part-Time | 11:00am–8:00pm | Rotating Schedule
No late nights. Cook for people who truly appreciate it. In beautiful Winter Park.
Allegro Winter Park is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team. With consistent hours ending at 8pm and a rotating schedule — this is a cooking role that delivers the work you love without the chaos of late-night restaurant hours.
What You'll Do:

Prepare and cook nutritious, quality meals according to approved menus and recipes
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe 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 well-run kitchen

What You Bring:

Cook experience — required
ServSafe certification — required
Senior living experience — preferred
Strong attention to food quality, safety, and kitchen organization
Dependable, team-oriented, and takes pride in culinary excellence
Comfortable working a rotating schedule

Why Allegro Winter Park?Allegro Winter Park is one of Central Florida's most respected and beautiful senior living communities — an elegant environment in the heart of Winter Park where your culinary skills make a real difference every single shift. Done by 8pm with a full benefits package that restaurant jobs rarely offer.
✅ Same Day Pay via Dayforce Wallet✅ 401(k) with Immediate Vesting — 100% match up to 3%✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance✅ Paid Time Off | Birthday Holiday✅ Double-time pay on designated holidays✅ Referral Bonuses✅ WorkTango Associate Recognition Program✅ Growth & Development Opportunities
Allegro Winter Park | 2701 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL 32792Part-Time | 11am–8pm | Done by 8pm | ServSafe Required | Cook Experience RequiredApply 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.