Compassionate Cook - Free Meals & Growth Opportunities

The Arbor Company; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal for Each Work Shift

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Arbor Company is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team on site. You will prepare meals using established recipes, accommodate diet modifications, and follow menu cycles while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include food stock deliveries, product rotation, and regulatory log compliance. You will collaborate with the Dining Director on prep, production, and service flow to deliver quality meals for residents.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Previous experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.
• Previous experience with large batch cooking (100 people) at plus.
• Ability to maintain positive resident relations through a courteous, cooperative and understanding manner.

Responsibilities

• You provide food service, create great meals using established recipes, diet modifications and menu cycles.
• You assist with food stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements.
• You ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained by following established cleaning schedules and protocols.
• You communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and flow of service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Portion control

Large batch cooking

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

The Arbor Company is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team on site. You will prepare meals using established recipes, accommodate diet modifications, and follow menu cycles while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include food stock deliveries, product rotation, and regulatory log compliance. You will collaborate with the Dining Director on prep, production, and service flow to deliver quality meals for residents.