Resident Dining Cook — Fresh, Safe Meals & Teamwork

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Danville, VA is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our dining services team. You will prepare, present, store, and dispatch meals for residents, ensuring menu standards, dietary requirements, and timely service.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, teamwork, and flexibility to cover shifts. A minimum of one year cooking experience and computer literacy are preferred; the pay range is $15 to $18.50 per hour, with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menu and standards.
• Ensure meal quality, temp, and dietary requirements.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and manage inventory.
• Assist training of new staff.
• Arrive on time and adapt to shifts.

Skills

Cooking experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Danville, VA is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our dining services team. You will prepare, present, store, and dispatch meals for residents, ensuring menu standards, dietary requirements, and timely service.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, teamwork, and flexibility to cover shifts. A minimum of one year cooking experience and computer literacy are preferred; the pay range is $15 to $18.50 per hour, with opportunities for training and growth.