Culinary Specialist

Position Overview:
Are you passionate about cooking but seeking a more balanced schedule? We are currently looking for a committed and enthusiastic culinary specialist to enhance our kitchen team.

Next Day Compensation:
Work today, receive your earnings tomorrow through our PayActiv benefit.

We prioritize offering our employees exceptional benefits, including tuition reimbursement, commuter assistance, scholarship opportunities, professional growth programs, partnerships with educational institutions, referral incentives, discounts, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more.

Cokesbury Village is actively searching for qualified candidates for our Culinary Specialist role. Our picturesque, gated community features both casual and upscale dining options.

Employment Type:
Full-Time

The ideal candidate plays a crucial role in the success of our brand, culinary culture, vision, and future.

Our Food Philosophy in our scratch kitchens emphasizes that "We are passionate about our food and want you to share in that excitement and enjoyment." Our menus showcase fresh and nutritious selections alongside more indulgent choices. We view our service as a journey that reflects seasonal trends, preferences, and needs.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent

A minimum of two years of progressive experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club/hotel, or cruise line environment is preferred.

ServeSafe certification (preferred)

Team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage (medical, prescription, dental, and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, a 401(k) plan (with a 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off, holidays, and more. Eligibility may vary based on employment status.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, encompassing independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

The Acts family proudly includes 27 communities across 9 states, employing over 7,500 team members.

Acts provides residents with a lifestyle enriched by on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more.

Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to valuing the diverse backgrounds and talents of our staff.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our hiring process.

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Compensation Range:
$20.20 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.

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