COOK SUPERVISOR

Covenant Woods; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a skilled cook supervisor to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook meals per menus, coach staff, and coordinate daily kitchen activities to ensure timely service.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of commercial cooking experience, prior lead experience preferred, and strong knowledge of food safety. This role demands attention to detail, teamwork, and a patient, service-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• 3 years of cooking experience in a commercial, healthcare, senior living, restaurant, or institutional setting.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A positive, dependable, and service-oriented attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and quality standards.
• Provide direction and support to culinary staff during assigned shifts.
• Help coordinate daily kitchen activities and ensure smooth meal service.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and temperatures.
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Assist with inventory, food preparation, and maintaining an organized kitchen.
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Provide excellent service to our residents and guests.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Join the Culinary Team at Covenant Woods!

Pay

$25-30 hourly based on experience

Schedule

• Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00 a.m. -7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday and every other weekend off

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and quality standards
• Provide direction and support to culinary staff during assigned shifts
• Help coordinate daily kitchen activities and ensure smooth meal service
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and temperatures
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures
• Assist with inventory, food preparation, and maintaining an organized kitchen
• Support a positive and collaborative team environment
• Provide excellent service to our residents and guests

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cooking experience with 3 years in a commercial, healthcare, senior living, restaurant, or institutional setting preferred
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality required
• A positive, dependable, and service-oriented attitude required

Why Join Covenant Woods?

At Covenant Woods, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in creating exceptional dining experiences for our residents. If you enjoy cooking, working with people, and taking on a leadership role in the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.