When you work at The Arlington, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Arlington is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team full-time! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Starting at $23/hr. - commensurate with fine culinary experience. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook: • Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization. • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and advanced knowledge of presentation standards at all times. • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure. • Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately and consistently. • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency. • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production. • Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary. • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service. • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment. • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: • High school diploma or GED required • Culinary degree preferred • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred HOSPITALITY FOCUS: The Arlington fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: • We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. • We treat everyone with courteous respect. • We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly. • We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. • We hold ourselves and one another accountable. • We embrace and value our differences. • We make residents, employees and guests feel important. • We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?” • We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. • We pay attention to details. Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer #sponsor