Cook

LifeSpire of Virginia; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Employer retirement contribution (4.5

HSA match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Early earned wages

Supportive leadership and a positive,9

Job summary

The Glebe, a LifeSpire of Virginia community in Daleville, VA, is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our culinary team. You will take pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation in every plate.

Join a faith-driven community that values dignity, compassion, and collaboration, with opportunities to grow and contribute to a supportive work environment and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or culinary arts.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency.
• Solid knife skills and food prep techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Coordinate food production with meal service times.
• Follow special dietary requirements and modified diets as needed.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety regulations.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Team communication

Fast-paced environment

Tools

None

Job description

Title: Full-Time Cook | Support Purposeful Living at The Glebe (Daleville, VA)

Join Us in Empowering Purposeful Living

At the heart of everything we do is a powerful mission: empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. At The Glebe, a LifeSpire of Virginia community in Daleville, VA, you’re not just taking a job—you’re supporting a vibrant, faith-driven community where wellness, connection, and joy are part of everyday life.

As part of LifeSpire of Virginia, The Glebe serves as a lifespire for residents—offering exceptional living experiences rooted in dignity, compassion, and excellence. When you join our team, you contribute directly to creating meaningful moments for those we serve.

Guided by our core values—Faith, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation, and Joy— we are committed to helping both residents and team members flourish.

Position Overview

The Glebe is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our culinary team. This role is ideal for a skilled and passionate professional who takes pride in food quality, presentation, and consistency. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and production schedules
• Coordinate food production with meal service times
• Follow special dietary requirements and modified diets as needed
• Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain strict adherence to sanitation and food safety regulations
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and workspaces
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in cooking or culinary arts
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
• Solid knife skills and food prep techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer retirement contribution (4.5%)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) match
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Access to early earned wages
• Supportive leadership and a positive work environment
• Opportunity to work with amazing residents and collaborative teams
• Work-life balance: be home by 8 PM nightly

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items as needed in a kitchen environment
• Manual dexterity for food preparation tasks

If you’re passionate about food, service, and making a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to talk to you. Join us in supporting The Glebe—where community, care, and purpose come together.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.