Area Support Cook – American House Senior Living

Are you a skilled cook with a passion for providing exceptional dining experiences? Join the American House Senior Living team as an Area Support Cook, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals every day. The role will require approximately 25% regional (within Florida) travel. 

About the Role:
As an Area Support Cook, you’ll work directly under the Regional Culinary Director, providing support to multiple communities, including our Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sarasota communties. You’ll step in as needed to ensure smooth culinary operations, maintain high standards of food safety, and deliver outstanding customer service to our residents. This position requires regional travel, a commitment to quality, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to area communities to support culinary operations.

• Prepare and serve meals following American House menus.

• Place emergency food orders if necessary.

• Maintain proper food handling and sanitation practices.

• Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

• Support emergency procedures during your shift.

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and team members.

• Other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director, Executive Director, or Corporate Executive Chef.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in dietary or food service techniques.

• Excellent communication skills and a genuine compassion for older adults.

• Serve Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Ability to read and interpret facility forms, signs, and product instructions.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

If you’re a dedicated culinary professional who values quality and compassion, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

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• Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.