Cook

RoShay Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RoShay Services is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a senior living setting. You will follow standardized recipes, manage dietary requirements, and help maintain safe, clean kitchen operations.

In this role you will record temperatures, stock and store food per regulations, support dining services, and step in to lead food production when the Dining Services Coordinator is unavailable. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols.
• Knowledge of dietary modifications and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, record keeping, and maintain cleanliness.
• Teamwork and flexibility to support dining services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Follow standardized recipes and dietary requirements.
• Record food production and safety temperatures.
• Stock and store food per regulations.
• Maintain clean kitchen and storage areas.
• Support dishwashing and dining services.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Dietary modifications

Sanitation standards

Recipe following

Record keeping

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Role Overview

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a senior living environment, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and organization in the kitchen. Key duties include following standardized recipes and dietary requirements, recording food production and safety temperatures, stocking and storing food per regulations, and maintaining clean kitchen and storage areas. The role involves supporting dishwashing and dining services, and leading food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Role Overview

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a senior living environment, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and organization in the kitchen. Key duties include following standardized recipes and dietary requirements, recording food production and safety temperatures, stocking and storing food per regulations, and maintaining clean kitchen and storage areas. The role involves supporting dishwashing and dining services, and leading food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols
• Knowledge of dietary modifications and sanitation standards
• Ability to follow recipes, record keeping, and maintain cleanliness
• Teamwork and flexibility to support dining services as needed

This position contributes to creating an enjoyable dining experience for residents while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.