Full-Time Resident Dining Cook

Commonwealth Senior Living; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a full-time cook to prepare, present, store and dispatch meals for residents and events. The role covers dining room, bistro, and catering duties with adherence to dietary requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring portion sizes, presentation, and quality, maintaining sanitary conditions, and assisting with training. The role requires flexibility and teamwork in a retirement community dining team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience.
• Experience in retirement home setting preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and email.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, store, and dispatch meals to residents.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and portion sizes.
• Maintain sanitary practices and safety standards.
• Follow menu specifications and health regulations.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Adhere to scheduling including every other weekend.
• Assist with catering events and dining services as required.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a full-time cook to prepare, present, store and dispatch meals for residents and events. The role covers dining room, bistro, and catering duties with adherence to dietary requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring portion sizes, presentation, and quality, maintaining sanitary conditions, and assisting with training. The role requires flexibility and teamwork in a retirement community dining team.