Cook (Day Shift)
$27,040–$42,349 year
On-siteWaynesboro, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary needs for residents across all levels of living at Summit Square. Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are followed while creating a warm, welcoming dining experience that supports the health and wellbeing of residents. Serve a diverse group of individuals including residents, team members, their loved ones, and guests during special events. Maintain all sanitation codes and manage timelines for meal delivery. This day shift role (5:30am-2:00pm) involves rotating weekends and requires multi-tasking skills to handle prep work, various recipes, and delivery schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Anticipated Schedule: Day Shift (5:30am-2:00pm), Rotating Weekends Required
- Employment Status: Full Time, Hourly
- Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary needs for residents across all levels of living
- Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are followed
- Create a warm, welcoming dining experience that supports the health and wellbeing of residents
- Ability to read and interpret recipes, double/triple for quantity needed
- Time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
- Multi-tasking skills; ability to handle prep work, various timelines, recipes, delivery schedules, etc
- Strong verbal communication skills; ability to speak with appropriate grammar
- Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals
- The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs
- The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
- Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed
- Slip-resistant shoes
Desired Qualifications
- Previous cooking experience (healthcare or senior living a plus, but not required—we're willing to train the right candidate!)
- A team player who can adapt to different dietary needs and kitchen environments
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
- Passion for serving older adults with dignity and respect
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