Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.13 - $24.66
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Professional Development
Job Description
WindsorMeade Williamsburg is acclaimed as Williamsburg's newest CARF accredited community and a distinguished top workplace recognized for excellence in care and service. Nestled in a serene setting, WindsorMeade offers a welcoming and supportive environment for residents across multiple living options that include independent villas, apartments, assisted living, memory support, and nursing care. The community's mission, "Enriching Life's Journey," is the heart of every team member's dedication to promoting autonomy and self-direction for the people they serve. This approach is deeply embedded in all facets of daily operations, ensuring that residents experience a vibrant, respectful, and meaningful lifestyle. The organization's core... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 3-5 years of experience preferred
- No licensure required
- Serv Safe Certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform mid-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu at community
- Strong knowledge and understanding of therapeutic food production, including custom orders
- Knowledge of Health Department Regulations related to food storage, preparation, and service in a retirement community setting
- Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment, including specialized equipment
- Good communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office - word processing and spreadsheets
Job Duties
- Prepares all food items for residents, guests, and personnel, including meats, vegetables soups, gravies, sauces, therapeutic diet items, eggs, and cereals, following standardized recipes
- Maintains high standards of quality food preparation and portion control in food preparation and serving
- Sets up serving line in accordance with departmental menus and procedures
- Maintains proper food storage of all foods by sealing and labeling, and dating (date and description) items before placing in refrigerator or freezer
- Reviews and follows menus procedures and shall make changes only in consultation with the Director of Dining Services or their designee
- Oversees and maintains walk-ins, refrigerators, and freezers
- Daily utilization of leftovers
- Responsible for ensuring that all knives and utensils are clean, sanitized and properly stored when not in use and held in a sanitizing solution when held at a works station between uses
- Wiping cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be free of food debris and visible soil
- Wiping cloths are held in a chemical sanitizer solution between uses
- Maintains proper sanitation and safety in food preparation area
- Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations, inspects foods and meats in storage, maintains sanitary conditions of floors, stoves, worktables, refrigerators, and freezers used in cooking
- Works with Chef in Menu Planning and suggests changes, when necessary, in production or recipe itself
- Prepares food items for both independent and health care center production
- Makes daily inspection of kitchen and gives report to Chef
- Assists Chef with ordering food items for daily production
- Washes and cleans utensils and equipment utilized in production
- Report repair and maintenance needs to their supervisor
- Assist in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed
- May supervise assigned kitchen team members
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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