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Cook II

Westminster Canterbury Richmond
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Brief Description

Are you an experienced line cook that loves the thrill of a busy service? Love cooking & looking for a better quality of life at work? We are now hiring for Cook 2 in our new restaurant concept featuring seasonal chef driven menus. Work hands on with the Executive Chef and sous chefs to create dishes from scratch and participate in developing specials and new menu items.

  • The Cook 2 will prepare and produce food items in one or several of restaurants, 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.

Gated community with 24 hour security and free covered parking!

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 hours! Schedules will vary based on business needs. 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!
  • Branch - Access your earnings ahead of pay day

Requirements

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

Summary

Summary

Come Join our Team!

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks 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.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

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, 403b retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
  • Work Life Balance: Full time 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.
  • 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!

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