Lead Cook - Full-Time - Days

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.•Harrisonburg, VA

23d•$22 - $28

About The Position

Do you love to cook? Join our team as a Lead Cook in Oak Lea! In this position, you will prepare a diverse range of food for residents, employees, and visitors while upholding high standards for food quality and presentation. You will coordinate all aspects of food service, including menu adjustments and communicating with other service lines. Your knowledge of sanitation practices, safe food handling skills, and other food service-related skills will be invaluable as you prepare delicious meals that delight our residents.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent with at least 1 year of cooking experience in a food production environment.
Working knowledge of HACCP and OSHA protocols.
Ability to stand for long hours and lift/carry up to 35 pounds, including basic mathematical skills for job tasks.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Capable of acting/intervening independently in routine/emergency situations; maintains positive relationships with residents and coworkers; interacts tactfully with residents, families, and the public in a professional, customer-first manner; self-motivated.
Ability to schedule time wisely, accommodate changes, and work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

Benefits

Medical insurance with prescription coverage: (30+ hours/week), plus dental and vision plans to keep you looking and feeling fresh.
Future-Proof Your Finances: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match after one year—stacking wealth for your next chapter.
PTO That is awesome: Full-timers rack up over 230 hours of Personal Time Off in year one, with cash-out options for that extra flex.
Pre-K Subsidy: Pending eligibility, you could qualify for a subsidy from VMRC to offset pre-kindergarten (pre-K) expenses.
On-Demand Pay: Access to Earned Wages BEFORE the scheduled payday because life happens.
Company-paid Short-Term Disability for full-time employees, plus optional Long-Term Disability for added peace of mind.
Life Insurance, Locked In: Free company-paid life insurance, with supplemental options to level up your coverage.
Flex Spending Account and Health Savings Account, Made Easy: With an FSA company contribution to help you save smart.
Level Up Your Learning: Tuition reimbursement and scholarships to keep your career and knowledge moving forward.
Foodie Deals: Employee meal discounts to fuel your day without breaking the bank.
Wellness Center: "Healthy You" program with on-site gym membership because self-care is important.
Mental Health Matters: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you through life’s ups and downs.
Verizon Discount: Score a 19% discount on your Verizon plan—stay connected for less.
Cash-In on Your Network: Referral bonuses for bringing your friends and family to the team.
Loan Forgiveness, Super Shift Diff's & Signing Bonuses: Select roles have financial perks to kickstart your career with a bang.
Tickets at Work: Snag deals at over 1,000 vendors, including dining, concerts, car rentals, and more.
Local Perks: Enjoy 10% off at local spots to make every day sweeter.