Cafe Cook

LifeSpire of Virginia; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Tuition and Educational Reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

403B retirement plan match

HSA contributions with match

Job summary

The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Café Cook to manage operations and food preparation for residents, guests and staff. This role supports a luxury retirement community with a mission grounded in hospitality, service, and quality dining.

The position offers perks like free meals, team events, flexible scheduling, and a strong long‑standing reputation for workplace excellence. Applicants should be prepared to maintain high sanitation and food safety standards while delivering

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the operations of the café.
• Attending to the food and beverage needs of our residents, guests and employees.
• Promptly obtaining & preparing orders.
• Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving.
• Follow menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the supervisor.
• Makes, prepares, and serves sandwiches and salads according to café recipes.
• Makes, prepares and serves baked goods, hot cereals, breakfast items and grilled items.
• Follows daily and weekly duties.
• Prepare and serve at the proper time, sufficient quantity of food to meet the service requirement.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.
• Responsible for keeping café area clean, neat and orderly.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the cash register, and handling of café income.
• Maintains professionalism when not assisting customers; avoids eating, sitting, reading, watching TV, or any other activities that are not work-related
• Participate in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities.

Skills

Cash register

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Café Cook

Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?

At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.

If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Supportive environment to grow your career
• 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
• First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
• Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!
  
• Responsible for maintaining the operations of the café.
• Attending to the food and beverage needs of our residents, guests and employees.
• Promptly obtaining & preparing orders.
• Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving.
• Follow menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the supervisor.
• Makes, prepares, and serves sandwiches and salads according to café recipes.
• Makes, prepares and serves baked goods, hot cereals, breakfast items and grilled items.
• Follows daily and weekly duties.
• Prepare and serve at the proper time, sufficient quantity of food to meet the service requirement.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the cash register, and handling of café income.
• Maintains professionalism when not assisting customers; avoids eating, sitting, reading, watching TV, or any other activities that are not work-related
• Participate in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities.
  

Café Cook

Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?

At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.

If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!

The Cold Prep prepares to serve all cold foods and desserts, and daily set up of the salad bar. We are seeking a very special candidate for this important role!

We offer perks such as free meals, team member appreciation events, flexible scheduling and generous paid time off. We have a strong 70-year reputation for workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling & generous PTO plan
• Supportive environment to grow your career
• 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
• First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
• Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the operations of the café.
• Attending to the food and beverage needs of our residents, guests and employees.
• Promptly obtaining & preparing orders.
• Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving.
• Follow menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the supervisor.
• Makes, prepares, and serves sandwiches and salads according to café recipes.
• Makes, prepares and serves baked goods, hot cereals, breakfast items and grilled items.
• Follows daily and weekly duties.
• Prepare and serve at the proper time, sufficient quantity of food to meet the service requirement.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas. vartenk
• Responsible for keeping café area clean, neat and orderly.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the cash register, and handling of café income.
• Maintains professionalism when not assisting customers; avoids eating, sitting, reading, watching TV, or any other activities that are not work-related
• Participate in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities.
  

We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.