LINE COOK in Healthcare

Covenant Woods; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

403(b) Employer Match Retirement Plans

Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Covenant Woods is seeking a skilled Cook to join our culinary team in Virginia. We offer full-time and part-time shifts with early morning hours and weekend work as described.

Candidates should have prior commercial cooking experience and a strong commitment to food safety, sanitation, and exceptional service. As a Cook, you will prepare and portion meals, work across stations, record temperatures, label and store foods properly, and support meal service for daily dining and events.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cooking experience preferred.
• Experience with basic cooking techniques, including sautéing, frying, braising, and salad preparation.
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong attention to food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and portion meals under the direction of the Chef.
• Work at multiple stations: sauté, fry, braising, and salad preparation.
• Record temperatures and follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Keep kitchens, workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Properly label, date, and store food products.
• Support meal service for daily dining and special events.
• Follow all Virginia Department of Health regulations and ServSafe standards.

Skills

Food safety

Sautéing

Frying

Braising

Salad preparation

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Join the Culinary Team at Covenant Woods!Do you love creating great food and working with a team that takes pride in every meal? Covenant Woods is looking for a talented and dependable Full-Time and Part-Time Cooks to help prepare delicious, high-quality meals for our residents and special events. If you're passionate about cooking, food safety, and providing exceptional service, we'd love to meet you!Schedule:Full-time6:30 am – 3:00 pmEvery other weekend offPart-time6:30 am -3:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, One day during the week.Additional hours available as needed.Every other weekend offWhat You'll DoAs a Cook, you'll work alongside our culinary team to prepare and present a variety of menu items while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and food safety.Responsibilities include:Preparing, cooking, and portioning meals under the direction of the ChefWorking a variety of stations, including sauté, fry, braising, and salad preparationEnsuring all food is cooked, held, and stored at proper temperaturesRecording temperatures and following all food safety and sanitation proceduresKeeping kitchens, workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organizedProperly labeling, dating, and storing food productsSupporting meal service for daily dining and special eventsFollowing all Virginia Department of Health regulations and ServSafe standardsProviding outstanding service while embracing Covenant Woods' commitment to excellenceWhat We're Looking ForPrevious commercial cooking experience preferredExperience with basic cooking techniques, including sautéing, frying, braising, and salad preparationServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)Strong attention to food safety and sanitationAbility to follow recipes, instructions, and kitchen proceduresTeam player with a positive attitude and strong work ethicFlexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysFull-Time Benefits Include:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid holidays and paid time offFlexible spending account (FSA) and supplemental insurance offeredScholarship and tuition reimbursement program403(b) Employer Match Retirement Savings PlanAnniversary/birthday programJOB SPECIFICATIONS:Ability to communicate well with residents and co-workers.Ability to prepare all breakfast and lunch items to order, including eggs, pancakes, French toast, breakfast meats, hot cereals and sandwiches and salads according to resident preferences and diet ordersMust be able to multitaskStrong oral and written communication skills in English.ServSafe certification preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical condition to tolerate standing for long periods: bending, reaching, carrying and lifting up to 25lbs. and pushing up to 200 lbs.Regularly necessary to talk, hear, taste and smell. Specific vision requirements include distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Frequent exposure to hot & cold work areas, wet & humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and mildly abrasive chemicals.