Line Chef - Full Time

Pinnacle Living; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community in Williamsburg is seeking a full-time Line Chef to prepare meals for various dining services. The role involves ensuring food quality and safety, alongside menu planning and collaboration with the Chef. Ideal candidates will have significant kitchen experience and a commitment to high standards.

Benefits

Double Time when working designated holidays

PTO with a Cash Out option

Free parking available

6% Retirement Matching 403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic food production.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for residents, guests, and personnel.
• Maintains high standards of quality food preparation.
• Ensures proper sanitation and safety in food preparation area.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of Health Department Regulations

Ability to use kitchen equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$19.54/hr - $28.34/hr

WindsorMeade Line Chef

• Full Time. 11am-9pm Monday - Friday & 8am-4pm Sundays. Flexible days and shift times are needed outside core hours. Some weekends are needed.
  
  

Job Description

In accordance with established recipes and production guidelines; prepares entrees, soups, starch, vegetables, and salads for use in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare Services, team member dining, and special functions. Completes all necessary prep for hot food lines. Prepares batch cooking as required. Prepares food “to order” for main dining room service. Assists as needed with desserts, breads, rolls, etc. Assists Chef in placing orders, completing daily production sheets, and menu planning. Assists as needed in utility work as needed or directed by Chef. Ensures proper production, food handling and sanitation standards are adhered to. Maintains strict sanitation of all kitchen areas including equipment, floors, walls, etc.

Education, Experience, Certification And Licensure Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• No licensure required.
  
  

Job Duties

• Prepares all food items for residents, guests, and personnel, including meats, vegetables soups, gravies, sauces, therapeutic diet items, eggs, and cereals, following standardized recipes.
• Maintains high standards of quality food preparation and portion control in food preparation and serving.
• Sets up serving line in accordance with departmental menus and procedures.
• Maintains proper food storage of all foods by sealing and labeling, and dating (date and description) items before placing in refrigerator or freezer.
• Reviews and follows menus procedures and shall make changes only in consultation with the Director of Dining Services.
• Oversees and maintains walk-ins, refrigerators, and freezers. Daily utilization of leftovers.
• Responsible for ensuring that all knives and utensils are clean, sanitized and properly stored when not in use and held in a sanitizing solution when held at a works station between uses.
• Wiping cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be free of food debris and visible soil. Wiping cloths are held in a chemical sanitizer solution between uses.
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety in food preparation area. Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations, inspects foods and meats in storage, maintains sanitary conditions of floors, stoves, worktables, refrigerators, and freezers used in cooking.
• Works with Chef in Menu Planning and suggests changes, when necessary, in production or recipe itself.
• Prepares food items for both independent and health care center production.
• Makes daily inspection of kitchen and gives report to Chef.
• Assists Chef with ordering food items for daily production.
• Washes and cleans utensils and equipment utilized in production.
• Report repair and maintenance needs to Production Manager.
• Assist in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform mid-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu at community.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of therapeutic food production, including custom orders.
• Knowledge of Health Department Regulations related to food storage, preparation, and service in a CCRC.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment, including specialized equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – word processing and spreadsheets.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to taste and smell.
• Exposure to heat and cold.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
  
  

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Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay - Double Pay
• PTO with a Cash Out option available
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• One Paid Personal Day per year
• Free parking available
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance available
• Immunizations available
• Tuition Assistance Program available
• Team Member referral bonus available
• EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVALIBLE Depending on location.
  
  

Company Description

Williamsburg's newest CARF accredited community and a top workplace award winner! At WindsorMeade Williamsburg our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ villas, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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