Cook (PRN/On-Call)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

ESL Tutoring

Referral Program

Free Meals

Fitness Center

Pool

Job summary

Goodwin Living in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a fine-dining line cook to join a program focused on cook-to-order meals for residents. The role emphasizes balance, purposeful work, and growth within a nonprofit senior living and healthcare setting.

Expect $21–$24 per hour with full-time benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO and retirement plans. Most shifts end by 9 p.m., and there are clear paths for mentorship and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a line cook in fine-dining.
• High-level proficiency in prep and a la minute techniques.
• Energetic, proactive attitude with genuine passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Elevate the menu by preparing chef-inspired, cook-to-order dishes for residents.
• Maintain high standards for quality, taste, and presentation in daily service.
• Contribute to a purposeful, rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth.

Skills

Line cook experience

Fine-dining prep

A la minute cooking

Passion for food

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

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.

A sampling of our many benefits!

Benefits

At Goodwin Living, 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 PRN team members:

• Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
• 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 earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

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.