No Late Nights

Allegro Senior Living•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rosewood Village – Greenbrier is hiring a Full-Time Cook / Line Cook to join our Dining Services team in our Assisted Living community. This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for cook jobs in Charlottesville VA, line cook jobs near Albemarle County, prep cook jobs in Crozet VA, kitchen jobs in Ruckersville VA, restaurant cook jobs in Earlysville VA, and culinary careers in Central Virginia, as well as day shift cook jobs, senior living culinary roles, and no late-night kitchen positions. If you take pride in preparing quality meals and want a more consistent, lower-stress kitchen environment, we would love to connect with you. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in restaurants, hotels, healthcare dining, catering, or senior living culinary environments who are looking for stability and better work-life balance. The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.
Some software and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes.
Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.
Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
Properly maintain all kitchen equipment.
Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.