Cook

The-Barclay-At-Charlottesville; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barclay at Charlottesville is seeking a caring Cook to prepare meals for our senior living community, following established menus and quality standards. You will contribute to a warm, resort-style environment and support residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities include planning and cooking meals, stocking supplies, maintaining safety and hygiene, and adapting menus to therapeutic/modified diets as needed. Flexibility for holidays and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Must have caring heart and willingness to serve others.
• 2 years of related culinary experience.
• Experience with therapeutic/modified diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prep, plan and cook meals according to established menus.
• Maintains or increases standards of kitchen safety and cleanliness.
• Stock supplies as needed and support a team-oriented kitchen.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Self-motivation

Creativity in culinary

Therapeutic/modified diets experience

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Culinary degree (Trade School/Associate/Bachelor's)

Job description

Description

QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.

We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply.

We are currently looking for a Cook for The Barclay at Charlottesville

Primary Responsibilities of the Cook:

• Prep, plan and cook meals according to established menus
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in food quality and service quality
• Maintains or exceeds standards of a kitchen environment that promotes teamwork, safety, proper hygiene and cleanliness Stock supplies as needed
• Willingness to work in a senior living environment and prepare food which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Must have a caring heart, willing to serve others High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Trade School/Associate/Bachelor\'s degree in culinary (preferred)
• 2 years of related culinary experience
• Self-motivation and creativity in culinary experience a plus
• Good knife skills and familiar with all cooking methods
• Experience with therapeutic/modified diets (preferred)
• Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including holiday and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities