Restaurant Cook-Memory Center

Willow Valley Communities; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $18/hour

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO

Weekly Pay

Great 401(k) Package

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship

Career Growth Opportunities

On-Site amenities access

Team Member Perks

Job summary

Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA, is hiring experienced cooks for our brand new Home Plate BBQ Restaurant at the Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center. You will join the founding team to create high-quality meals for Residents with a supportive, safety-focused environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of line cook experience in a non-fast-food setting, a team-oriented attitude, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of line cook full-service experience in a non-fast-food setting.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.
• Commitment to producing high-quality meals and service.

Responsibilities

• Read menus and prepare items using standardized recipes.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately and follow recipe modifications with guidance.
• Taste test and check temperatures using ServSafe guidelines.
• Prepare and cook foods across grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and more.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and sanitary kitchen areas.

Skills

Line cook experience

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring Experienced Restaurant Cooks for our brand new Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center!

Willow Valley Communities | Willow Street, PA

Looking for a kitchen where you can work with purpose?

At Willow Valley Communities' Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center, we’re looking for experienced, passionate, and reliable Cooks to join our team and help create high-quality meals for our Residents at our brand new BBQ Restaurant, Home Plate! Join our founding team at the Memory Center! Start dates for these positions are anticipated between December 2026 and January 2027.

Why Work at WVC?

• Pay:$18/hour
• Excellent Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous PTO
• Weekly Pay!
• Great 401(k) Package
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Access to On-Site Amenities:Fitness Center, Spa, Cafés, and Swimming Pools
• Plus Additional Team Member Perks

What You’ll Do

• Reads menu, procures food from storage areas and utilizes standardized recipes to prepare food items for the meal period.
• Measures and mixes ingredients accurately. Reviews any modifications to recipes to meet quality standards with Cook 2, Sous Chef or Chef.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by properly taste testing and taking food temperatures using proper ServSafe procedures and guidelines.
• Food preparation and cooking skills include but are not limited to: measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving and portioning foods.
• Monitors food quantities and quality during the meal period in a menu, buffet or display cooking setting.
• Maintains a cleaning schedule to assure work areas are kept clean and sanitary.
• Assures kitchens and related areas are set up and cleaned up using established cleaning guidelines and checklists.
• Practices the proper operation of equipment to ensure personal safety and avoid damage to equipment.
• Responsible to assure proper records are maintained for food production and ordering within the food management system.
• Follow Willow Valley’s HACCP plan and all related food safety policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of line cook full-service experience in a non–fast food restaurant setting

• A team-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail

• A commitment to quality food and service

Schedule Options

• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Schedule:
  • Tuesday-Saturday
  • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (closing time could vary based on business needs)
  • Hours will adjust in April 2027

Location

• The Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center

• 961 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584

Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.