PM Cook

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Communities of Bradenton, set along the scenic Manatee River and just steps away from historic downtown Bradenton, provides team members and residents alike with a unique waterfront environment in the heart of a vibrant community.

We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care, including earning U.S.

News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehabilitation 2026 and Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026 honors.

We are currently searching for a PM Cook.

In this role, the Cook is responsible for preparing and producing high-quality food for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service while following established Westminster recipes, production standards, food safety practices, and dining expectations.

The Cook must be able to work across multiple meal periods and culinary stations, preparing a variety of menu items including eggs, breakfast meats, soups, salads, sandwiches, vegetables, starches, meats, poultry, seafood,
sauces, and other entree and side dishes.

Essential Functions:


* Prepares and cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals according to standardized recipes and production requirements.


* Demonstrates the ability to work multiple cooking stations and meals as assigned.


* Prepares a variety of food items including:
• Eggs, omelets, breakfast meats, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and other breakfast items.
• Soups, salads, vegetables, starches, sandwiches, and cold food items.
• Beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and other entree items.
• Sauces, gravies, stocks, and other accompaniments.
• Special diets and menu substitutions as directed.


* Follows recipes accurately and maintain consistency in taste, appearance, texture, and portion size.


* Uses appropriate cooking methods including grilling, roasting, baking, sauteing, braising, steaming, frying, and boiling.


* Prepares ingredients through proper cutting, chopping, portioning, seasoning, marinating, and other food preparation techniques.


* Completes assigned production according to established timelines and service requirements and monitors food quality throughout preparation and meal service.


* Maintains appropriate food temperatures throughout preparation, holding, and service.


* Maintains proper portion control and is properly plated, portioned, garnished, and presented according to established standards.


* Communicates with the Chef and service team regarding production needs, delays, shortages, or quality concerns and responds with urgency when service requirements change.


* Maintains an organized and properly stocked station throughout service.


* Assists other stations and culinary team members as needed to ensure successful meal service.


* Supports special events, catered functions, resident ...