Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
403b with match
Job Description
Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is a prestigious 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Central Virginia. Renowned for its commitment to exceptional service and high-quality living standards, this community offers a vibrant and supportive environment for its residents, blending comfortable living with expert healthcare services. As a full-spectrum care facility, Westminster Canterbury caters to a variety of senior care needs, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, ensuring residents receive personalized care tailored to their lifestyles and health requirements. The community places a strong emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere enriched by a range of amenities and a dedicated team that strives to maintain the highest standards in senior living and wellness.
Westminster Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Cook I to join their culinary team in a full-time capacity. This role is crucial in delivering fresh, high-quality, and nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents. The Cook I will operate in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing and cooking foods to order that require short preparation times. Responsibilities include managing an a la carte station or grill station, following precise food preparation and safety guidelines in accordance with federal, state, and corporate standards. The position demands conscientious adherence to basic recipes and product directions, ensuring meals are seasoned, cooked, and presented to the highest quality, enhancing the dining experience of every customer.
The ideal candidate for this role will be proactive in reading food orders accurately, maintaining rigorous food safety and sanitation standards, and delivering exceptional customer service. The Cook I will work under supervision, utilizing a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, mix, chop, and prepare ingredients properly. Attention to detail, ability to estimate food requirements, manage production, and keep accurate records for supply requisitions are also key aspects of the role.
This position offers a competitive work schedule from Sunday through Wednesday, 11 PM to 7:30 AM, and Thursday from 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this role, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and a 403B retirement plan with matching contributions. Westminster Canterbury fosters a culture of health and safety, requiring all team members to be vaccinated against influenza and recommending COVID-19 vaccinations, reflecting its commitment to the well-being of residents and staff alike. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about food service and dedicated to contributing to a high-quality living environment for seniors at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg.
Westminster Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Cook I to join their culinary team in a full-time capacity. This role is crucial in delivering fresh, high-quality, and nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents. The Cook I will operate in a dynamic kitchen environment, preparing and cooking foods to order that require short preparation times. Responsibilities include managing an a la carte station or grill station, following precise food preparation and safety guidelines in accordance with federal, state, and corporate standards. The position demands conscientious adherence to basic recipes and product directions, ensuring meals are seasoned, cooked, and presented to the highest quality, enhancing the dining experience of every customer.
The ideal candidate for this role will be proactive in reading food orders accurately, maintaining rigorous food safety and sanitation standards, and delivering exceptional customer service. The Cook I will work under supervision, utilizing a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, mix, chop, and prepare ingredients properly. Attention to detail, ability to estimate food requirements, manage production, and keep accurate records for supply requisitions are also key aspects of the role.
This position offers a competitive work schedule from Sunday through Wednesday, 11 PM to 7:30 AM, and Thursday from 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this role, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and a 403B retirement plan with matching contributions. Westminster Canterbury fosters a culture of health and safety, requiring all team members to be vaccinated against influenza and recommending COVID-19 vaccinations, reflecting its commitment to the well-being of residents and staff alike. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about food service and dedicated to contributing to a high-quality living environment for seniors at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg.
Job Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate or GED
- Previous cooking experience preferred (0-2 years)
- Good working knowledge of food preparation
- Serve Safe certificate required or must be willing to obtain within 6 months
- Knowledge of food handling and safety procedures
- Ability to work well with all types of individuals
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED
- Previous cooking experience preferred (0-2 years)
- Good working knowledge of food preparation
- Serve Safe certificate required or must be willing to obtain within 6 months
- Knowledge of food handling and safety procedures
- Ability to work well with all types of individuals
Job Duties
- Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation time
- May produce food and serve customers at an a la carte station or may operate a grill station
- Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
- Reads food order or received verbal instructions on food required by customers, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions
- Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times
- Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments
- Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use
- Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
- May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Westminster Canterbury, client and regulatory rules and procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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