Senior Cook: Community-Focused Dining Lead

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

6 Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Protection

Team Member Discounts

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare hot food items for multiple dining venues and events. You will follow recipes, ensure quality and safety standards, and work collaboratively with the culinary team.

The Senior Cook role is graded from Cook I to Rounds Cook based on experience. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required, and you will model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism while helping ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1–3 years of experience in a professional, commercial, or institutional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food handling, and preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and established procedures.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume food production is preferred.
• Strong cooking and knife skills with attention to seasoning, presentation, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble hot and cold food items according to recipes and sheets.
• Prepare food for multiple dining venues including main dining room, healthcare, resident café, and events.
• Complete advance preparation and ensure meals are tasteful, appealing, and properly portioned.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain proper food storage and handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following sanitation and equipment procedures.
• Support special functions and work across kitchen stations as needed.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef and culinary team to address issues.
• Assist in training and mentoring fellow culinary team members.
• Follow fire safety procedures and assist with kitchen evacuation when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Care for seniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare hot food items for multiple dining venues and events. You will follow recipes, ensure quality and safety standards, and work collaboratively with the culinary team.

The Senior Cook role is graded from Cook I to Rounds Cook based on experience. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required, and you will model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism while helping ensure