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Prep Cook

South Port Square
Port Charlotte, FL Part Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
Job Description

WHO ARE WE?

Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career.

For over 30 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We’re one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities.

We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team!

About The Role

The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Prep Cook:

  • Prepares all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises, and roasts items as per standardized recipes.
  • Prepares and serves all sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed, and baked items as per standardized recipes.
  • Prepares the preparation of all food served, following standard recipes and special diet orders. Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
  • Determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and seeing that supplies are obtained from storage areas in adequate time for meal production.
  • Maintains assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
  • Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
  • Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
  • Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • High school diploma
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
  • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

What We Offer

  • 401K with employer match
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Daily Pay
  • Extraordinary Rewards Program
  • Fun, caring, inclusive work environment!

Part-Time Weekends Required

Salary: From $15.10 per hour

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!

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Salary : $15

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