Cook - Level 2

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge•Charlottesville, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is seeking skilled Chefs/Cooks who value working with fresh, local products and desire a great work/life balance. The ideal candidate will show pride in their work, take ownership, and possess a desire to excel. With diverse venues including fine dining, a bistro pub, and a coffee shop, there are opportunities for creativity in menu development. The Cook 2 role involves minimal supervision in the preparation and service for the restaurant, buffets, care areas, and banquets. This position offers the chance to recommend menu changes to enhance resident satisfaction, control waste, and improve quality. The ideal candidate will be interested in growing their talents, maintaining high quality and attention to detail, with opportunities for upward mobility and internal promotion.

Requirements

Two years of experience in commercial, institutional, or related volume food preparation.
ServSafe Certification – preferred (can acquire on site)
High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Experience in a commercial kitchen or a professional culinary program
Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of food preparation
Ability to use standard food preparation utensils
Available to work evening, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Assists with job training for new associates in order to teach cooking skills and ensure compliance with safety, sanitary and food preparation requirements.
Prepares and directs preparation of regular and special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes.
Review production sheets and special event sheets in order to prepare appropriate items and quantity of items for assigned menus and events.
Checks quality of MEP for area and all cook I in assigned area to ensure all products meet standards.