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The Cook will prepare and produce food items by following a menu and/or create recipes while focusing on health and nutrition. We have an opportunity for creativity, development and growth for the candidate who chooses to excel. Shift: 12:00 noon to 8:30 pm
Gated community with 24 hour security and free covered parking!
NO MORE LATE NIGHT, NO MORE EVERY WEEKEND! 4O HOURS PER WEEK!
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We offer:
* A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
* Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! Plus, you'll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
* Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount. For both full and part-time employees!
* Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
* Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
* Prepare and produce food items from the established menu or recipe in a timely manner
* Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times
* Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service
* Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
* Complete special cleaning as assigned
* Attend training and in-services to meet state regulations and professional standards and expectations
* Additional duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT:
* Grill
* Fryer
* General culinary and kitchen equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, 36 with manual or mechanical assistance
* Must transport food without assistance or with manual or mechanical assistance
* Must be able to stand 4 to 6 hours at a time
* Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods of time
* Ability to work in and withstand extreme temperature fluctuations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
* General knowledge of kitchen functions and menu preparation
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
* Cook to order and batch cooking experience
* Butchery experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* At least two years of professional cooking experience
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* High School Diploma or equivalency
* ServSafe certification
* At least two years in an a la carte cooking environment
* Actively pursuing culinary certification or training
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
* Must be able to work well as a member of a self-directed team
* Ability to manage multiple tasks
* Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Positive demeanor at all times and the ability to adapt to changing situations
* Reliable and dependable
* Highly motivated with a desire to provide excellent service delivery
* Must be able to work independently as well as with others
* Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Full Time
$29k-38k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/15/2024
wcrichmond.org
RICHMOND, VA
500 - 1,000
1971
PETER N PASTORE JR
$50M - $200M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
Westminster Canterbury Richmond was founded in 1971 by the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches and opened in 1975. Westminster Canterbury Richmond was the first among Richmond-area retirement communities to earn accreditation by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (now CARF-CCAC), the independent authority that evaluates all aspects of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). We have held that distinction continuously since 1987. Fewer than 15% of all CCRCs in America have accreditation through CARF-CCAC.
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