Restaurant Cook-Memory Center

Willow Valley Communities•Pequea Township, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring Experienced Restaurant Cooks for our brand new Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center! Looking for a kitchen where you can work with purpose? At Willow Valley Communities' Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center, we’re looking for experienced, passionate, and reliable Cooks to join our team and help create high-quality meals for our Residents at our brand new BBQ Restaurant, Home Plate! Join our founding team at the Memory Center! Start dates for these positions are anticipated between December 2026 and January 2027.

Requirements

At least 1 year of line cook full-service experience in a non–fast food restaurant setting
A team-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail
A commitment to quality food and service

Responsibilities

Reads menu, procures food from storage areas and utilizes standardized recipes to prepare food items for the meal period.
Measures and mixes ingredients accurately. Reviews any modifications to recipes to meet quality standards with Cook 2, Sous Chef or Chef.
Observes and tests food being cooked by properly taste testing and taking food temperatures using proper ServSafe procedures and guidelines.
Food preparation and cooking skills include but are not limited to: measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving and portioning foods.
Monitors food quantities and quality during the meal period in a menu, buffet or display cooking setting.
Maintains a cleaning schedule to assure work areas are kept clean and sanitary.
Assures kitchens and related areas are set up and cleaned up using established cleaning guidelines and checklists.
Practices the proper operation of equipment to ensure personal safety and avoid damage to equipment.
Responsible to assure proper records are maintained for food production and ordering within the food management system.
Follow Willow Valley’s HACCP plan and all related food safety policies and procedures.