Restaurant Cook 1

Westminster Canterbury Richmond • Richmond, VA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other! We are seeking an experienced Lead Cook to be a leader that works across any of our 5 on campus restaurant concepts. From fine dining to fast casual, the ideal candidate will be hands on and enthusiastic. Working the line with the existing team and helping to coach on technique and collaborating with the chef and sous chefs on executing specials, various banquet events and developing menu items.

Requirements

• Competent in overall culinary skills, including methods and food preparation
• Competent in food safety and sanitation as put forth by the state and federal regulations
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and functions
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• At least four years of professional cooking experience
• ServSafe certification or ability to attain this certification within a designated amount of time
• Must be able to work well as a member of a self-directed team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and delegate effectively to others
• Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Patience and tolerance with other

Nice To Haves

• Cook to order and batch cooking experience
• Butchery experience
• Country club or other retirement community background
• At least four years in an a la carte cooking environment
• Actively pursuing culinary certification or training

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food items from established menu or recipe and ensure menus are updated as needed
• Lead and direct staff in absence of supervisor and assist in overall daily operations of assigned area
• Provide training and coach culinary and sanitation teams to ensure success
• Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times
• Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service, including catered or other special events
• Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies and assist with food and non-food ordering as needed
• Complete special cleaning as assigned
• Attend trainings and in-services to meet state regulations and professional standards and expectations
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
• Work Life Balance
• On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, BB&T Branch, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees