Cook (Full/Part Time)

Williamsburg Landing

Virginia (IL)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 43,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

529 College Savings Plan

Long-Term Care Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Education & Training Fund

Job summary

Williamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited Life Plan Community, seeks Full-Time and Part-Time experienced Cooks to plan and prepare meals for residents, guests and staff using standardized recipes, ensuring nutritious meals are served on time with flavor and proper temperature.

The Cook works under the Executive Chef and reports to the Director of Dining Services, following menus, maintaining sanitation, assisting with special functions, and supervising kitchen staff when leaders are absent.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
3-5 years' experience in a large production kitchen, preferably with dietary needs.
Food Handlers’ Card required, SERVSAFE certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Maintains high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving.
Follows menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the Executive Sous Chef.
Assists with line setup as required; prepares and serves on time to meet service requirements.
Maintains proper sanitation and safety in the food preparation areas.
Prepares food for take-out trays according to dietary specifications; handles special luncheons and events.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Menu execution

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Do you take PRIDE in what you do? Employees lead with: PASSion, Respect, Integrity, Diversity & Excellence

Williamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited Life Plan Community, seeks a Full-Time and a Part-Time experienced Cook to plan and prepare food for residents, guests, and staff using standardized recipes, ensuring nutritional meals are served at the proper time, preserving flavor, appearance, and temperature. Ideal candidates must be dependable, maintain positive interactions with residents, guests, and staff, possess a high level of motivation, and follow written and verbal instructions. Candidate should have the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Hours of Employment

Shifts (Full Time): Flexible 7-3:30pm, 8:30am-5pm or 11am-7:30pm

Job Summary

The Cook works under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef and reports to the Director of Dining Services. The position prepares food for residents, guests, and staff, including meats, vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, therapeutic diet items, eggs and cereals, following standardized recipes.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving
Follows menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the Executive Sous Chef
Assists with line set up as required
Prepares and serves, at the proper time, sufficient quantity of food to meet the service requirements
Maintains proper sanitation and safety in the food preparation areas
Prepares food for take out trays according to any dietary specifications
Utilizes leftover food as directed by Executive Sous Chef
Washes and cleans utensils and equipment when necessary
Supervises and participates in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities
Reports repair and maintenance needs to the supervisor
Prepares assigned foods for special luncheons, dinners and similar special functions
Makes daily check of refrigerators/freezers to insure food has been properly stored and labeled
Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees
Assumes supervisory duties of kitchen staff when Executive Sous Chef/ Executive Chef are not present
Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including those addressing conduct, safety, dress, and personal hygiene
Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees
Maintains personal cleanliness and neatness; wears appropriate uniform at every scheduled shift; maintains clean uniform and infection control standards including proper hand washing, and use of hair nets and gloves
Follows assigned schedule; consistently arrives on time; attends line up and uses time clock and time card properly
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a Culinary Arts degree is preferred; Must have 3-5 years' experience in a large production kitchen, preferably serving individuals with various dietary needs and preferences; Food Handlers’ Card required, SERVSAFE certification recommended

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to read, write and make calculations used in standardized recipes; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to plan food preparation and ensure nutritional meals are served at the proper time, preserving the flavor, appearance and temperature; ability to maintain open communication and effective working relationships with all levels of staff, residents and visitors; ability to withstand heat from ovens and stoves and cold from refrigerators and freezers; ability to use equipment and supplies in a safe manner; ability to regularly and safely lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to work efficiently and accurately; ability to stand for long periods and to walk short distances; considerable bending, reaching and lifting is required

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)