Evening Prep Cook – Full-Time Kitchen Team

Pinnacle Living; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

PTO with cash out

6% 403(b) matching

Free parking

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Pinnacle Living's Cedarfield Prep Cook position in Virginia focuses on processing raw food items for recipe production and assisting with menu preparation under the Chef and Dining Services Director. It emphasizes strict sanitation and efficient kitchen operations in a healthcare environment.

This full-time role runs 40 hours weekly with a 11:30am–8pm shift, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to support both independent living and health services production.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general kitchen operations and ingredients.
• Knowledge of food production, preparation techniques, including sanitation and storage.
• Awareness of Health Department regulations for food storage, preparation and service in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Process raw food products for use in recipe production.
• Report repair and maintenance needs to Production Manager.
• Assist in washing and restocking china, glassware, and silverware.
• Assist in production of menu items for independent living and health services production.
• Maintain high quality in food preparation, portion control and serving.
• Store and label foods with date and description.
• Follow menus and consult chef or Director of Dining Services for changes.
• Ensure knives and utensils are clean, sanitized, and properly stored.
• Maintain sanitation and safety of the kitchen area and equipment.
• Attend required meetings, training and in-services.

Skills

Food production

Sanitation

Quality control

English literacy

Team player

Menu reading

Knife safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pinnacle Living's Cedarfield Prep Cook position in Virginia focuses on processing raw food items for recipe production and assisting with menu preparation under the Chef and Dining Services Director. It emphasizes strict sanitation and efficient kitchen operations in a healthcare environment.

This full-time role runs 40 hours weekly with a 11:30am–8pm shift, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to support both independent living and health services production.