Cook

LS Solutions; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in Farmville, VA is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents, following standardized recipes and dietary requirements. You will ensure food safety, maintain cleanliness, and support dining services.

You will record production details, manage kitchen sanitation, assist in dishwashing, and lead food production when the Dining Services Coordinator is absent. Experience in food prep and a strong eye for quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, dietary requirements, and safety protocols.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and cleanliness.
• Ability to support team operations and assist in dining services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and recipes.
• Ensure food presentation, taste, and quality meet standards.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, storage, and equipment areas.
• Support dishwashing and dining services.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen ops

Food safety

Sanitation

Team support

Job description

Role Overview

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that enhance residents' enjoyment while ensuring a safe and clean kitchen environment. Key duties include following standardized recipes, maintaining food quality, adhering to dietary modifications, recording production details, and complying with food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role involves supporting dishwashing and dining services, maintaining equipment, and leading food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards
• Ability to follow recipes, dietary requirements, and safety protocols
• Strong organizational skills for inventory and cleanliness
• Ability to support team operations and assist in dining services as needed

Key Duties

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and recipes
• Ensure food presentation, taste, and quality meet standards
• Follow safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, storage, and equipment areas
• Support dishwashing and dining services
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator