Morning Cook - Senior Living Dining (Rotating Weekends)

Commonwealth Senior Living; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Cook to support dining services for residents. The role covers early shifts (6am–2pm) with rotating weekends and involves preparation, presentation, and safe handling of meals for residents under the Dining Services Director’s guidance.

Full-time cooks receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to menu planning, nutrition programs, and resident service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Experience in retirement home industry preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all menu items per standards.
• Maintain presentation and dietary compliance.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of all food handling.
• Assist with training new staff.
• Arrive on time and perform related duties.
• Volunteer to fill open shifts.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Time management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Cook to support dining services for residents. The role covers early shifts (6am–2pm) with rotating weekends and involves preparation, presentation, and safe handling of meals for residents under the Dining Services Director’s guidance.

Full-time cooks receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to menu planning, nutrition programs, and resident service.