Line Cook

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,485 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

30% discount on food and drinks

401(k) with 3% company match

On-site medical centers

Growth opportunities through development programs

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living is looking for passionate Line Cooks in Ashburn, Virginia. This role offers opportunities to refine culinary skills and play a key role in driving innovative dining programs that embrace scratch cooking and chef-inspired creations.

We offer competitive pay of $18.50 – $23.00 hourly, full and part-time schedules, and various benefits including medical, dental, and wellness programs. Join our diverse team focused on quality and growth!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of cook-to-order experience.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize culinary skills to create high-quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized.

Skills

Cook-to-order experience

Ability to work weekends and holidays

Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds

Work in varying temperatures

Job description

Location: Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Ashby Ponds is currently seeking Line Cooks who are passionate about great food, teamwork, and career growth to join our team. You will play a key role in driving our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which embraces scratch cooking and chef‑inspired culinary creations.

What we offer

• Compensation: $18.50 – $23.00 hourly, based upon experience
• Full‑time and part‑time schedules focused on quality of life.
• Most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm.
• Growth opportunities – refine and grow your culinary skills through our internal development programs.
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy‑choice meal options at discounted prices.
• On‑site medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age.
• 401(k) for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.

How you will make an impact

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize your culinary skills to create high‑quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

What you will need

• Minimum of 1 year of cook‑to‑order experience.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.