Cook

Brightview Senior Living; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living, LLC is seeking a kitchen associate to craft chef-inspired meals for residents, families and guests in a warm, community setting. You will create nourishing dishes using high-quality ingredients, focusing on flavor and balance.

Role requires your ServSafe certification and at least one year in a professional kitchen, plus strong communication and organization to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This on-site position supports our dining program across communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of kitchen experience.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver delicious, chef-inspired meals to residents, families, guests and associates.
• Use high-end ingredients to promote nutrition and healthy dining options.
• Accommodate dietary needs and special requests with care and accuracy.

Skills

Culinary passion

Excellent communication

Safe food handling

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

About Us

If you're a foodie who loves to mix it up in the kitchen then look no further!

Responsibilities

• You will use your creativity and passion for delicious food to deliver an enhanced dining experience for residents, family members, guests and associates!
• Staying healthy is important so you'll utilize an array of healthy, high-end ingredients to optimize nutrition.
• You're happy to accommodate specific dietary needs and special requests.

Salary Range

USD $19.00 - USD $21.75 /Hr.

Compensation Disclosure

$19.00-$21.75/hour

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

Qualifications

• You're a foodie at heart who enjoys sharing your mouthwatering culinary masterpieces with residents!
• Because you have excellent communication skills and are organized, you can work in a fast-paced environment.
• We know that everyone that enjoys Dining at our community will be safe because of your knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols and regulations.
• You already have a year of experience in the kitchen and your ServSafe Certification.

Why work at Brightview?

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

• Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.
• Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.
• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.
• A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger.

We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role.

We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.