Line Chef full time days

Pinnacle Living; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

PTO with cash out

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement match

Free parking

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

WindsorMeade Williamsburg, part of Pinnacle Living, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare entrees, soups, vegetables, and salads for residents and staff in a fast-paced healthcare community. Responsibilities include batch cooking, line setup, menu adherence, sanitation, and assisting Chef with ordering and planning.

The role requires high school diploma (or equivalent), 3–5 years of kitchen experience, and Serv Safe certification preferred.

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 retirement community setting.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment, including specialized equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 or their designee.
• 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.
• Wiping cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety in food preparation area.
• 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 their supervisor.
• Assist in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed.
• May supervise assigned kitchen team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Therapeutic production

Health regulations

Equipment maintenance

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3-5 years experience preferred

Serv Safe Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with established recipes and production guidelines; prepares entrees, soups, starch, vegetables, and salads for use in all areas of the community including team member dining, and special functions. Completes all necessary prep for hot food lines. Prepares batch cooking as required. May prepare food “to order” for 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.

WindsorMeade Line Cook

11 to 7
Full Time
11AM to 7PM
Monday — Friday with rotating weekends

Education, Experience, Certification And Licensure Requirements

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

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 or their designee.
• 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 their supervisor.
• Assist in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed.
• May supervise assigned kitchen team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 retirement community setting.
• 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 up to 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.
• Universal staffing requirements including, weekends, evenings, holidays and during inclement weather.
• Exposure to the sights, sounds, smells of a typical healthcare environment including persons with dementia.

Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay — for non‑exempt team members
• 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 EAP
• 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 AVAILABLE 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.

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.