Cook

Commonwealth Senior Living; Bon Air (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant partner discounts

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Bon Air, VA is seeking a dedicated cook to join our dining services team. You will prepare meals according to menus and nutritional programs, ensure proper portions, and maintain high standards of taste and presentation for residents.

We require at least 1 year of cooking experience, familiarity with food safety, and the ability to work flexibly in a retirement home environment. Proficiency with MS Word/Excel and strong teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience.
• Preferred experience in retirement home industry.
• Knowledge of sanitation, food safety and presentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals per policies and menus.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and portions.
• Maintain quality in taste, presentation and safety.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment and manage inventory.
• Train new staff and assist as needed.
• Arrive on time and adapt to shifts.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Pay Range: $19-$23 per hour

Job Duties

• Ensure all menu items are prepared and served according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assure that the presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
• Prepare meals on menus and based on nutritional programs and individual plans.
• Ensure the quality of meals in regards to taste, presentation and dietary requirements established by the Dining Services Director.
• Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures.
• Work at efficient and consistent pace.
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals.
• Ensure that each resident receives meals corresponding to their dietary requirements.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs.
• Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation.
• Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Assure that all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature.
• Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Working experience in the retirement home industry preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Highly effective teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Culture Ambassador

Models the core values of the company:

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It's Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

Create and drive the sales culture.