Line Cook

Atlantic Shores is a distinguished continuing care retirement community located in Virginia Beach, dedicated to providing a compassionate and enriching environment for residents aged 55 and older. Recognized with awards for excellence, Atlantic Shores fosters a welcoming neighborhood that promotes active lifestyles, ensuring freedom, dignity, wellness, independence, and security across its vibrant community. Our core values emphasize service to others, a culture of trust and honesty, leadership to grow, and loyalty, all of which define our commitment to both residents and staff. Employment at Atlantic Shores comes with a comprehensive benefits package, allowing employees to select health and welfare plans tailored to their individual needs, creating a workplace that supports well-being and professional fulfillment.

The Line Cook position at Atlantic Shores offers an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated culinary team that values precision, organization, and a passion for food. As a Line Cook, you will prepare three daily meals utilizing diverse cooking techniques and standardized recipes, ensuring that each dish delivers comfort, dignity, and joy to our residents. This role requires a collaborative spirit as you work closely with experienced chefs to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. Responsibilities include sanitary handling and preparation of food, adhering to established meal schedules, serving correct portions, utilizing leftovers effectively, and maintaining kitchen equipment with care.

Ideal candidates for this role bring culinary experience in hospitality or healthcare settings, strong communication and teamwork skills, attention to sanitation and time management, as well as a reliable and positive attitude. Culinary students are welcome to apply, reflecting our commitment to career growth and continuous learning. Atlantic Shores places a high value on employee well-being through generous paid time off, holiday and overtime pay enhancements, a referral bonus program, and recognition initiatives that reward excellence.

Our Line Cooks benefit from competitive hourly wages based on experience, along with opportunities for educational advancement through tuition reimbursement and partnerships with several universities. We cultivate a positive team environment with no late-night shifts, fostering work-life balance. Joining our culinary team means contributing meaningfully to a community where every meal is an expression of care and respect for those we serve. Cook with purpose and build community at Atlantic Shores, where your culinary skills will make a tangible difference in people's lives each day.