Senior Living Cook: Craft Nutritious Meals & Plating

DeKalb Health; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltonwood Ashburn is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and plate meals for our residents, ensuring high culinary standards and daily sanitation in the kitchen. You will follow established menus and work closely with the Culinary Department to deliver a memorable dining experience.

The role emphasizes timely preparation, proper food handling, and adherence to health and dietary regulations. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential in this hospitality-focused senior living community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cook experience in hospitality; fine dining preferred.
• Knowledge of dining etiquette and basic cooking practices.
• Knowledge of proper food service sanitation techniques.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and plate meals for residents following recipes and station standards.
• Ensure food service areas are sanitized daily and stations kept clean.
• Set up stations, gather supplies, and arrange sauces/garnishes for service.
• Notify supervisor of shortages to minimize waste and maintain quality.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions and review residents' dining requirements.
• Use approved kitchen tools following manufacturers' instructions.

Skills

Communication

Work Ethic

Time Management

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Waltonwood Ashburn is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and plate meals for our residents, ensuring high culinary standards and daily sanitation in the kitchen. You will follow established menus and work closely with the Culinary Department to deliver a memorable dining experience.

The role emphasizes timely preparation, proper food handling, and adherence to health and dietary regulations. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential in this hospitality-focused senior living community.