Cook-Palace

Elevating Every Meal. Enriching Every Day. Serving Excellence at MorseLife. 

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.

We are proud to be recognized as a:

•    Great Place To Work® Certified employer

•    5-Star Teaching Nursing Home

•    Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.

Our academic partners include:

•    Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

•    Barry University

•    Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

•    Florida International University (FIU)

•    Keiser University

•    Lynn University

•    Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

•    Palm Beach State College (PBSC)

•    South Florida Healthcare Institute

•    South University

•    University of Miami (UM)

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.

MorseLife by the Numbers

•    40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families

•    1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission

•    5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care

•    Great Place To Work® Certified workplace

•    Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

•    11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals

•   Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services

•    Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation

Position Summary

The Palace Cook assists in coordinating and participating in daily food production and service by preparing high-quality meals in accordance with established menus, standardized recipes, and dietary requirements. This role ensures that all food is prepared safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations and facility standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Maintains a safe and sanitary department according to established rules and regulations, ensuring the department is always survey-ready.
• Assists in receiving incoming supplies; inspects items to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications, and aids in proper storage.
• Reviews upcoming menus to ensure all necessary ingredients are available; removes frozen meat and poultry from the freezer on time to allow for safe thawing.
• Maintains proper food temperatures during storage to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.
• Reviews and develops recipes based on the type of food to be prepared according to therapeutic diets; follows standardized menus and recipes to maintain consistency and nutritional standards.
• Prepare food according to recipes, adhering to dietary laws and cooking practices.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and supply needs promptly to the Director of Culinary to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ServSafe Certificate.