Resident Dining Cook: Meaningful Meals, Stable Hours

Benchmark Senior Living; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal program

Paid training

Uniforms

401k match

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Alexandria, VA seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring quality presentation and adherence to dietary guidelines. The role operates under the Food Services Director, supporting a dedicated team to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma, culinary training preferred, and at least two years of dietary experience, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts training preferred.
• 2 years of dietary experience.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures, laws, and guidelines for food service.
• Leadership ability and ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (meat slicer, ovens, grills, etc.).
• Establish food production line to ensure meals prepared on time.
• Represent the community with a positive attitude to residents and families.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals with quality presentation.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Dietary experience

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts training preferred

Tools

Meat slicer

Ovens & Grills

Dishwasher

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Alexandria, VA seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring quality presentation and adherence to dietary guidelines. The role operates under the Food Services Director, supporting a dedicated team to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma, culinary training preferred, and at least two years of dietary experience, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.