Cook

Arbor Company; Dale City (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal for Each Work Shift

Employee Assistance Program – Wellness

Competitive Pay Rates

Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part/

Turn PTO Into Cash

Flexible Scheduling Options

Certification Great Place to Work

Growth Opportunities

DEI Training

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Rep.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Matching

Job summary

The Arbor Company is hiring a Cook to support meal preparation and dining services for residents. You will follow established recipes, manage stock and inventory, and help ensure food safety and quality for daily service.

Previous experience in a kitchen, ability to work with special diets, and strong teamwork with the dining team are essential. This role supports a caring, resident-centered environment and offers opportunities within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training is 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) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service and prepare meals using established recipes and menus.
• Assist with stock deliveries, product rotation, and regulatory log requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety by following schedules and protocols.
• Communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production, and service flow.

Skills

Culinary training

Food safety

Dietary modification

Large batch cooking

Resident relations

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Are you ready to love your job again?

Join The Arbor Company and discover a work family where you are treated with respect. We are recognized by our team members as a Great Place To Work® and we are honored to be one of only 20 companies on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Aging Services" list.

Arbor People feel the love every day because we provide:

• Free Meal for Each Work Shift
• Employee Assistance Program – Wellness Resources for You and Your Family
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part Time Staff, Plus the Ability to Turn Your PTO Into Cash
• Options To Get Paid on Your Own Schedule
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Pathways For Growth Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Access To Emergency Financial Assistance
• Access To Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching Contributions

As a Cook at The Arbor Company, your work matters. Here’s why:

• 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

You’ll be great on this team because you have:

• 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.

Our people and our residents are at the center of our universe. We can't wait to meet you!

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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