Cook

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health plans

retirement

paid time off

tuition reimbursement

bonus opportunities

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Springfield, VA is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. You will monitor temperatures, document production, and support dining services.

The role offers full-time hours, opportunities for advancement, and a benefits package including health plans, retirement, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Strong organizational and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet established standards.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and monitor food safety temperatures.
• Stock, rotate, date, and store food adhering to safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens, storage, and equipment areas.
• Complete cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines.
• Support dishwashing and dining services as needed.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Skills

Food prep

Follow recipes

Kitchen cleanliness

Teamwork

Job description

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that promote residents’ health and enjoyment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes and menus
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet established standards
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements
• Record production quantities and monitor food safety temperatures
• Stock, rotate, date, and store food adhering to safety regulations
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens, storage, and equipment areas
• Complete cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines
• Support dishwashing and dining services as needed
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines
• Strong organizational and cleanliness standards
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

This role offers a pay range of $17.30 – $21.70 and benefits including health plans, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and bonus opportunities. The position contributes to creating a positive dining experience, fostering community and well-being for residents.

• health plans
• retirement
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus opportunities