On-Call Cook – Flexible Shifts

Silverado; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

FSA

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance and Discount

Job summary

Silverado Alexandria is seeking a PRN Cook to join our culinary team, offering flexible hours and an opportunity to contribute to the nourishment and wellbeing of our senior residents. The role blends food preparation, creativity, and hospitality to support a memory care setting.

As part of Silverado, you will prepare meals tailored to dietary needs, ensure quality and safety in the kitchen, and work within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Skilled culinary professional with ability to prepare meals.
• Ability to follow dietary needs and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items.
• Modify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the culinary team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Meal customization

Job description

Looking for flexible hours and meaningful work? Join our culinary team as a PRN Cook and help nourish our senior residents - on your schedule ! Join Silverado Alexandria, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring Cooks - skilled culinary professionals who help create nourishing, delicious meals that support the health and happiness of our residents. This role blends food preparation, creativity, and a heart for hospitality.

Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!

You lead with care, consistency, and integrity. You’re dependable, eager to learn, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You’re passionate about supporting others with respect and compassion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs
• Ensure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items
• Modify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen
• Perform other duties as needed to support the culinary team

Anticipated pay range

$18 - $21 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

EOE/M/F/D/V