Experienced Cook

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.

Candidate should have the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Williamsburg Landing offers a comprehensive benefits package for all Full-Time (36+ hours/week) employees that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Legal Resources
• Holiday Pay
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Employee Education & Training Fund
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership

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.

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

Prepares and serves, at the proper time, sufficient quantity of food to meet the 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

Prepares assigned foods for special luncheons, dinners and similar special functions

Makes daily check of refrigerators/freezers to insure 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 positive interaction with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees

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

A Culinary Arts degree is preferred; Must have 3-5 years' experience in a large production kitchen, preferably serving individuals with various dietary needs and preferences; Food Handlers' Card required, SERVSAFE certification recommended

Ability to plan food preparation and ensure nutritional meals are served at the proper time, preserving the flavor, appearance and temperature; ability to maintain open communication and effective working relationships with all levels of staff, residents and visitors; ability to use equipment and supplies in a safe manner

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.