Cook

Willow Valley Communities; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $18/hour

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent benefits (medical, dental and vision)

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Access to On-Site Amenities: Fitness center, spa, cafés, and swimming pools

Job summary

Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, PA, is hiring experienced Full-Time and Part-Time Cooks to join their Culinary Team. The role includes preparing quality meals that enhance residents’ dining experiences. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of line cook experience and a commitment to quality food and service.

Benefits include competitive pay starting at $18/hour, paid time off, excellent medical benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of line cook experience in a non–fast food restaurant setting.
• A team-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail.
• A commitment to quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Read menu and prepare food items for the meal period.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately.
• Test food being cooked and ensure food safety standards.
• Prepare and cook various food items using appropriate techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.
• Keep food production records within the food management system.

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring Full Time and Part Time Cooks!

Willow Valley Communities | Lancaster & Willow Street, PA

Willow Valley Communities is hiring experienced Full-Time and Part-Time Cooksto join our Culinary Team. If you have line cook experience, enjoy working with a team, and take pride in preparing great food, this could be a great fit for you! Our goal is simple: create quality meals that enhance our Residents’ dining experience.

Why Work at WVC?

• Pay: $18/hour

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Excellent benefits (medical, dental and vision)

• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Access to On-Site Amenities: Fitness center, spa, cafés, and swimming pools

• Plus additional team member perks

What You’ll Do

• Reads menu, procures food from storage areas and utilizes standardized recipes to prepare food items for the meal period.
• Measures and mixes ingredients accurately. Reviews any modifications to recipes to meet quality standards with Cook 2, Sous Chef or Chef.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by properly taste testing and taking food temperatures using proper ServSafe procedures and guidelines.
• Food preparation and cooking skills include but are not limited to: measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving and portioning foods.
• Monitors food quantities and quality during the meal period in a menu, buffet or display cooking setting.
• Maintains a cleaning schedule to assure work areas are kept clean and sanitary.
• Assures kitchens and related areas are set up and cleaned up using established cleaning guidelines and checklists.
• Practices the proper operation of equipment to ensure personal safety and avoid damage to equipment.
• Responsible to assure proper records are maintained for food production and ordering within the food management system.
• Follow Willow Valley’s HACCP plan and all related food safety policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of line cook experience in a non–fast food restaurant setting

• A team-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail

• A commitment to quality food and service

Schedule Options

• Full Time - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • off 2 days/week + every other weekend & holiday

• Part Time - 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday + every other weekend & holiday

• Or Part Time - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday + every other weekend & holiday

Location

• The Manor and Glen of Willow Valley Communities

• Lancaster, PA