Cook Sign-on Bonus $500

Mount Regis Center•Salem, VA

10d•$17 - $23

About The Position

Under general direction, the Cook implements menus and coordinates food preparation and meal service. The role involves preparing food for meals serving 125 or more people and requires experience cooking in a facility. The Cook also helps direct workers who assist with meal preparation and service, and coordinates food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory activities. The position must follow established policies, quality standards, cost parameters, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must be able to cook for 125 or more people at each meal.
Experience cooking at a facility.
ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state or facility.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional education or training in the culinary field.
Two or more years of experience in a food service role preparing food for an institution such as a school, hospital, or cafeteria.

Responsibilities

Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
Work with Food Service leadership or a Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing.
Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance with three tiers.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employer-paid short-term disability.
Long-term disability.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(k).
Tuition reimbursement.
10 eight-hour vacation days.
24 hours of personal time.
6 eight-hour sick days.
6 eight-hour extended sick days.
Paid holidays whether or not the employee works the holiday.
1.5 times the hourly rate for working recognized holidays.
$500 sign-on bonus.
Monthly drawings, events, snacks and treats, employee recognition gifts and treats, and spirit weeks.