Cook - FT

Phoenix3 Collective; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaura is seeking a reliable Cook to join a premier senior living community kitchen. You will prepare high-quality meals, follow recipes, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, hospitality, and operational excellence in a busy environment.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. ServSafe certification is preferred or willingness to obtain; prior line cook experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Reliable, detail-oriented and team-focused.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Comfortable following recipes and using kitchen technology.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
• Preferred ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals following recipes and production guidelines.
• Ensure consistency, portioning, and presentation standards are met.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness at all times.
• Support daily prep, service execution, and kitchen operations.
• Communicate with team members to ensure smooth service during busy meal periods.
• Properly store, label, and handle all food items.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Team-focused

Fast-paced kitchen

Follow recipes / tech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

Tablets in kitchen

Kitchen systems

Job description

JOB DETAILS

At Restaura, your work in the kitchen does more than feed people—it creates meaningful experiences at one of our premier senior living community client sites. We’re looking for a reliable, driven Cook who takes pride in delivering high-quality meals and wants to grow within a team that values hospitality, teamwork, and impact. This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals following recipes and production guidelines
• Ensure consistency, portioning, and presentation standards are met
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness at all times
• Support daily prep, service execution, and kitchen operations
• Communicate with team members to ensure smooth service during busy meal periods
• Properly store, label, and handle all food items

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
• Comfortable following recipes and using kitchen technology (tablets, systems)
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred

• Previous cook or line cook experience
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, or foodservice environments
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Basic knife skills and understanding of cooking techniques

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (90% of shift)
• Lift up to 40 lbs
• Perform repetitive motions (bending, reaching, prepping)
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Job Ref #: dc00d93b-cd74-4a7e-a7db-8af3a7ba8b41

Date Posted: 2026-08-31