Cook (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

DailyPay

Job summary

Goodwin Living in Alexandria, VA is seeking a fine-dining line cook to join our team, focused on a la minute preparation for our residents. This role offers meaningful work, balanced hours, and opportunities for growth in a nonprofit senior living and healthcare setting.

Expect $21–$24/hour, with shifts typically 11am–7pm and alternating weekends. Full-time benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and growth through mentorship and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a line cook in a fine-dining setting.
• High-level prep and a la minute techniques.

Responsibilities

• Elevate the menu with chef-inspired, cook-to-order dishes for residents.
• Maintain high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

Skills

Fine-dining experience

Line cook

Prep cooking

Energetic attitude

Job description

Elevate your craft, redefine your career: Line Cook at Goodwin Living

Are you a fine-dining line cook ready for a new challenge? At Goodwin Living, we're building a culinary program centered on a la minute fine dining for our residents, and we're looking for passionate chefs to join our team. This is your chance to trade the unpredictable hours and grind of the restaurant world for a fulfilling career with purpose, growth, and work-life balance.

This position pays $21/hr-24/hr you should be available 11am-7pm and alternating weekends

Your mission: Create joyful dining experiences

• Elevate the menu: Leverage your fine-dining experience to prepare chef-inspired, cook-to-order dishes that delight our residents every day.
• Embrace 'a la minute' excellence: Maintain our high standard for quality, taste, and presentation, enhancing the daily lives of those you serve.
• Cook for a purpose: Move beyond serving patrons to serving elders, an experience that our current team members find deeply rewarding and meaningful.

Your career: Built for growth and balance

• Predictable hours: Enjoy a schedule that allows for a healthier work-life balance, with most shifts ending by 9 p.m.
• Career advancement: Grow with us. We are committed to developing our team and offer clear paths for internal promotion, mentorship, and continued education.
• Exceptional benefits: As a recognized Top Workplace, we offer competitive pay ($21-$24/hour) and benefits for full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

What we need

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a line cook in a fine-dining restaurant.
• Skill and precision: High-level proficiency in prep and a la minute cooking techniques.
• Energy and passion: An energetic and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for food and people.

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living Is Proud To Be Recognized As a Top Workplace In The Greater Washington, D.C. Region By The Washington Post Every Year Since 2019 - And Now Nationally By USA Today. Since 2022, We’ve Also Been Annually Recognized As One Of The Top 100 Employers For Interns By The Top Virginia Employers For Intern Awards. These Honors Are Based Entirely On Feedback From Our Team Members, Gathered Through An Annual Third-party Survey. Here’s What They Say Makes Us Stand Out

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

A sampling of our many benefits!

Benefits

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024! Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.