Cook – Full-Time

Cook – Full-Time
Alto Clermont Senior Living by Allegro | Clermont, FL

Cook for people who truly appreciate it. In one of Central Florida’s most beautiful communities.

Alto Clermont is hiring a Full-Time Cook for the AM shift to join our culinary team. This is a role for a skilled, dependable kitchen professional who takes genuine pride in every plate — in a vibrant senior living community where the dining experience truly matters.

Schedule: Full-Time | AM Shift

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook nutritious, appetizing meals according to approved menus and recipes
• Maintain top-tier food safety and ServSafe sanitation 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 kitchen that takes quality seriously

What You Bring

• ServSafe certification — required
• Senior living or high-volume kitchen experience — strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Dependable, team-oriented, and takes genuine pride in culinary quality

Why Alto Clermont?
Alto Clermont is a vibrant senior living community in the heart of Clermont — one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing and most beautiful areas. You’ll cook for residents who look forward to every meal, in a well-run kitchen with a supportive team and a full benefits package that restaurant jobs rarely offer.

• 401(k) with Immediate Vesting — 100% match up to 3%
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off | 9 Holidays | Birthday Holiday
• Double-time pay on designated holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• WorkTango Associate Recognition Program
• Educational Investment Program — up to $1,000
• Growth & Development Opportunities

Alto Clermont | 1601 Hooks St, Clermont, FL 34711
Full-Time | AM Shift | ServSafe Required

Alto Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Allegro Living, LLC serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

Allegro Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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