Cook (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Goodwin Living as a Cook (Full-Time), where you'll prepare high-quality food for residents in a vibrant dining environment. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, and numerous benefits, while being part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!

Tuition Assistance for Career Development

Student Loan Repayment Program

Free Meals

Qualifications

• Experience as line cook in a healthcare facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen station.
• Preparing food including cleaning and cooking main dishes.
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene meets food safety standards.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

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Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living Ranks #2 Thanks To Team Members Who Respond To An Annual Survey Conducted By a Neutral, Third-party Resource. Here Are Some Reasons They Honor Us With This Ranking

• 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.
  
  

About The Position

At Goodwin Living, our cooks provide a pleasurable dining experience for residents by preparing high quality food. They manage all aspects of food preparation and production in an environment that meets sanitation guidelines.

The pay is $20-$23/hr depending on experience.

The shift is afternoon/evenings

Dining Services at Goodwin Living

Be surrounded by people who love what they do. Goodwin Living Dining Services team members work in a warm, welcoming environment. In Dining Services, you’ll have the opportunity learn and grow, and you’ll develop meaningful relationships with your coworkers and with the residents of our communities. Whether you seek to build a career in hospitality and dining services, or supporting your next move, by joining our Dining Services team, you’ll be an important part of our mission of service.

Job Duties

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen station.
• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
• Plating prepared foods based on the chef’s guidance.
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.
  
  

Job Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience as line cook in a Health Care Facility is a plus
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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