Compassionate Cook for Assisted Living - Part-Time

Volunteers of America National Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Marshall Assisted Living in Arlington, VA, is seeking a part-time Cook PRN to join our team. We provide a great work environment, an opportunity to serve residents, and a strong team culture focused on compassionate care.

This role requires basic food preparation knowledge and the ability to follow dietary guidelines. Salary starts at $20.40 per hour, up to $23.40 with experience; benefits are available.

We value reliability, safety, and excellent service in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required preferred.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving required.
• Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Completes defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Dietary and Management Team.
• Plans and initiates cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Prepares, seasons, cooks and serves meat, main dish, soup and vegetable for assigned meal; ensures appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Prepares nutritional snacks for residents as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Meal service

Team player

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Mary Marshall Assisted Living in Arlington, VA, is seeking a part-time Cook PRN to join our team. We provide a great work environment, an opportunity to serve residents, and a strong team culture focused on compassionate care.

This role requires basic food preparation knowledge and the ability to follow dietary guidelines. Salary starts at $20.40 per hour, up to $23.40 with experience; benefits are available.

We value reliability, safety, and excellent service in a supportive setting.