Cook (Full/Part Time)

Williamsburg Landing Inc•Williamsburg, VA

42d•$21

About The Position

Do you take PRIDE in what you do? Apply today to Williamsburg Landing where employees lead with: Passion, Respect, Integrity, Diversity & Excellence Compensation starts at $21/hour and increases with experience. Williamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited Life Plan Community, seeks a Full-Time and Part-Time experienced Cook to plan and prepare food for residents, guests, and staff using standardized recipes, ensuring nutritional meals are served at the proper time, preserving flavor, appearance, and temperature. Ideal candidates must be dependable, maintain positive interactions with residents, guests, and staff, possess a high level of motivation, and follow written and verbal instructions. Candidate should have the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes day, evening, and weekend shifts. HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT Shifts are: 5:30am-2pm OR 11am-7:30pm Rotating weekends are required. JOB SUMMARY The Cook works under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef and reports to the Director of Dining Services. The position prepares food for residents, guests, and staff, including meats, vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, therapeutic diet items, eggs and cereals, following standardized recipes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a Culinary Arts degree is preferred
Must have 3-5 years' experience in a large production kitchen, preferably serving individuals with various dietary needs and preferences
Food Handlers’ Card required, SERVSAFE certification recommended
Ability to read, write and make calculations used in standardized recipes
ability to follow written and verbal instructions
ability to plan food preparation and ensure nutritional meals are served at the proper time, preserving the flavor, appearance and temperature
ability to maintain open communication and effective working relationships with all levels of staff, residents and visitors
ability to withstand heat from ovens and stoves and cold from refrigerators and freezers
ability to use equipment and supplies in a safe manner
ability to regularly and safely lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
ability to work efficiently and accurately
ability to stand for long periods and to walk short distances
considerable bending, reaching and lifting is required

Nice To Haves

a Culinary Arts degree is preferred
SERVSAFE certification recommended

Responsibilities

Maintains high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving
Follows menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the Executive Sous Chef
Assists with line set up as required
Prepares and serves, at the proper time, sufficient quantity of food to meet the service requirements
Maintains proper sanitation and safety in the food preparation areas
Prepares food for take out trays according to any dietary specifications
Utilizes leftover food as directed by Executive Sous Chef
Washes and cleans utensils and equipment when necessary
Supervises and participates in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities
Reports repair and maintenance needs to the supervisor
Prepares assigned foods for special luncheons, dinners and similar special functions
Makes daily check of refrigerators/freezers to insure food has been properly stored and labeled
Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees
Assumes supervisory duties of kitchen staff when Executive Sous Chef/ Executive Chef are not present
Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including those addressing conduct, safety, dress, and personal hygiene
Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees
Maintains personal cleanliness and neatness; wears appropriate uniform at every scheduled shift; maintains clean uniform and infection control standards including proper hand washing, and use of hair nets and gloves
Follows assigned schedule; consistently arrives on time; attends line up and uses time clock and time card properly
Performs other duties as assigned