Cook - Senior Living Kitchen, Consistent Hours & Benefits

Spring Oak Senior Living; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401 (K)

Paid time off

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Spring Oak Senior Living in Warrenton, VA is seeking an experienced cook to join our dining team. The role focuses on preparing dinner, desserts, and snacks for up to 41 residents in a smaller kitchen environment with consistent hours and a supportive team.

Full-time schedule is 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with one weekend day each week (alternating Saturdays and Sundays) and a weekday off. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and Great Place to Work certification.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required.
• Experience in a restaurant, senior living, healthcare, school, or similar food service setting preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare meals in quantity.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and kitchen sanitation.
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve dinner, desserts, and snacks according to established menus and recipes.
• Complete lunch service using food prepared by the morning shift.
• Prepare food and ingredients for the following day.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time, properly portioned, and well presented.
• Assist with meal service, dishwashing, and kitchen cleanup.
• Follow resident dietary requirements and food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Teamwork

Time-management

Food safety

Job description

Spring Oak Senior Living in Warrenton, VA is seeking an experienced cook to join our dining team. The role focuses on preparing dinner, desserts, and snacks for up to 41 residents in a smaller kitchen environment with consistent hours and a supportive team.

Full-time schedule is 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with one weekend day each week (alternating Saturdays and Sundays) and a weekday off. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and Great Place to Work certification.