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Cook

SAGE Dining Services
George, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2027

$200 sign-on incentive to be paid after 60 days!

  • One kitchen. Lots of variety. You’ll help prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events - so your day never feels like the same shift on repeat.
  • Put your culinary skills to work preparing scratch-made meals for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Start the day with breakfast, jump into lunch production, and help bring dinner service across the finish line.
  • Comfortable with grill, sauté, roasting, baking, prep, and high-volume cooking? We want to talk to you.
  • Work alongside a professional culinary team where quality, presentation, and food safety matter.
  • Take pride in serving food that people actually look forward to eating.
  • This is a great fit for a Cook who likes variety, stays organized, and can confidently move from prep to service.
  • You’ll gain experience with different menus, cuisines, meal periods, and catering events.
  • No boring routine: every meal period brings something different.
  • SAGE provides ongoing culinary and professional training with opportunities to grow your career.
  • Join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and people who take pride in their work.

Schedule:

  • 11:00 A.M .- 7:30 P.M.
  • We are open 7 days a week and look to create a schedule that works for everyone. Further details are to be discussed during the interview process.
  • Additional hours may be available for special events, with advanced notice given.

Pay Type: $21.00 -$23.00 Hourly
Time Commitment: Full Time
What you'll get:

  • Benefits for full-time positions.
  • Paid time off.
  • Competitive wages paid weekly.
  • Ongoing training.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Uniforms and shoes provided.
  • Mission-based company with values you trust.
  • Employee discount program to major retailers.
  • Generous referral program.

What you'll do:

  • Prepare assigned menu items in strict accordance with SAGE recipes, safety, and allergen policies that exceed our guests’ expectations.
  • Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.
  • Interact positively with SAGE guests and Team Members.
  • Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques (HAACP).

What you'll need:

  • Experience with cooking in a commercial kitchen.
  • Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English.
  • Ability to interact with SAGE guests and Team Members in a professional and positive manner.

About SAGE

At SAGE, you’ll find a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future.

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow. More than 60% of our Managers are promoted from within, and, with venues nationwide, you’ll have the flexibility to explore new roles and locations as your career develops.

If you’re excited about food, teamwork, and making an impact, this is the place for you.

Full-time hourly-paid Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. Long-term disability is available for management Team Members. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.

GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE.

Learn more at sagedining.com or connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal opportunity employer.

If you’re a candidate living in California or applying for a position in California, please visit sagedining.com/blog/post/156768/california-consumer-privacy-notice-to-california-employees-and-job-applicants for information regarding SAGE’s California privacy practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Free Lunch or Snacks

Salary : $21 - $23

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