Cook (Senior Living) Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Naples, FL (Job ID 975473)

Description

Discover Your Purpose with Us at Discovery Village at Naples!

As a Cook, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day through exceptional culinary experiences.

Your Role

As the Cook, you bring quality, consistency, and creativity to the kitchen. You prepare delicious, well-presented meals that follow our menu cycle and standardized recipes, while ensuring every resident feels cared for through the food you make. You'll maintain a safe, clean, and efficient culinary environment while supporting a warm, home-like dining experience.

Position Highlights

• Status: Full-time
• Schedule: [ENTER SCHEDULE, INCLUDING WEEKENDS IF APPLICABLE]
• Location: 8375 Sierra Meadows Blvd., Naples, FL 34113
• Rate of Pay: [HOURLY RATE]
• Travel: None

Why You'll Love This Community

Discovery Village at Naples is a vibrant, resort-style senior living community where team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. With beautifully designed spaces, exceptional amenities, and a strong commitment to personalized care, our community offers an inspiring environment for both residents and staff. Employees enjoy being part of a supportive, collaborative team that values professionalism, service excellence, and genuine connection. If you're passionate about helping others, thrive in a warm and engaging atmosphere, and want to grow your career with a company that invests in its people, Discovery Village at Naples is a rewarding place to call home.

What You'll Do

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
• Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
• Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) and more for eligible positions
• Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that puts residents first
• Join a collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
• Build meaningful connections and create lasting impact for residents and their loved ones

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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