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Compensation starts at $20/hour and increases with experience.

Williamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited Life Plan Community, seeks a Full-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. Candidates should have the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes day, evening, and weekend shifts.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 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 ensure 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 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.

Hours of Employment: The Dining Services Department is a 7 day a week, 14 hour a day operation. All employees are required to work on any day of the week (including holidays) according to the schedule and shift developed to meet the needs of the department.

Apply online at Williamsburglanding.com

EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug Free

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Long-Term Care Insurance.
• Legal Resources.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holiday Pay.
• Corporate Wellness Program.
• Health Club & Spa Membership.
• Employee Education & Training Fund.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Credit Union Membership.

• High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in a large production kitchen.
• Food Handlers' Card required; SERVSAFE certification recommended.
• Ability to read, write, and make calculations for standardized recipes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain open communication with staff, residents, and visitors.
• Ability to withstand heat and cold in kitchen environments.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk short distances.