Senior Living Line Cook - Flexible Shifts

Sunnyside-Presbyterian-Home; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside-Presbyterian-Home in Waynesboro, VA is hiring a Cook/Line Cook for full-time, 40 hours per week, with Day Shift or Evening Shift and rotating weekends. You will prepare meals according to menus, assist with plating, maintain a clean kitchen, and follow HACCP standards, contributing to a warm dining experience for residents.

This role requires dependability, flexibility, and teamwork; prior healthcare or senior living cooking is a plus but not required as training is available.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience (healthcare or senior living a plus, but not required—we’re willing to train the right candidate!)
• Ability to adapt to different dietary needs and kitchen environments
• Commitment to high-quality service and hospitality

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to policies, menus and recipes, maintaining quality.
• Use methods such as baking, roasting, frying, stewing, and steaming.
• Assist with plating and service, ensure proper portioning and garnishing.
• Maintain sanitation and HACCP standards across prep, cooking and storage areas.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team player

Food safety

Time management

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Customer service

Respect for older adults

Reading recipes

Job description

Sunnyside-Presbyterian-Home in Waynesboro, VA is hiring a Cook/Line Cook for full-time, 40 hours per week, with Day Shift or Evening Shift and rotating weekends. You will prepare meals according to menus, assist with plating, maintain a clean kitchen, and follow HACCP standards, contributing to a warm dining experience for residents.

This role requires dependability, flexibility, and teamwork; prior healthcare or senior living cooking is a plus but not required as training is available.