Full Time Cook (PM)

Silverado; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned team dedicated to exceptional care in the aging services industry. This role as a Cook offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the Alexandria community. You will prepare and serve meals, ensuring that all dietary needs are met with quality and care. Enjoy a supportive environment that values growth and offers competitive compensation and benefits. If you have a passion for cooking and a heart for service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance

Discount Programs

Qualifications

• One year of food preparation and cooking experience required.
• Must have a Food Handlers Certificate and knowledge of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents.
• Ensure dietary needs are met and food quality is maintained.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Ability to read menus and recipes

Compassion and patience

Effective communication in English

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Be part of a renowned team at Silverado, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve.

At Silverado, we prioritize not only our residents but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members.

We are currently seeking a Cook who is passionate about making a difference for our Alexandria Community!

Shift Schedule: Full time, PM shift, Tuesday-Saturday

• We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years
• We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams
• We offer paid training!

Qualifications:

• One year food preparation and cooking experience including, but not limited to:grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, and baking.
• Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations
• Ability to read and understand menus and recipes, substituting equivalents of equal nutritional value when appropriate
• Willing to demonstrate passion and ability to work with people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related disease
• Associates must have reliable means of transportation to consistently meet attendance and punctuality standards. This role does not require a valid driver’s license or personal vehicle unless specified in additional job requirements

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and serve the residents in our community
• Ensure all dietary needs are prepared and met
• Prepared modified food as directed
• Ensures accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items
• Performs other duties as needed

Anticipated pay range

$18 - $21 USD

We are looking for someone who:

• Has compassion and patience
• Is comfortable working around animals and pets
• A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth
• Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded
• Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

*Silverado is not using outside recruiters to source for this position and will not accept agency or non-Silverado recruiter represented candidates in connection with this job posting. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

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