A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Mechanicsville, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19 - $24 an hour 2 days ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Food preparation for special diets Sautéing Maintaining an organized workspace ServSafe Food service cleaning Labeling Safety regulations Food portioning Food order assembly English Food safety sanitizing procedures Accommodating special dietary needs Meat cookery Communication skills Kitchen stations Entry level Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) Kitchen organization Full Job Description Join the Culinary Team at Covenant Woods! Do you love creating great food and working with a team that takes pride in every meal? Covenant Woods is looking for a talented and dependable Full-Time and Part-Time Cooks to help prepare delicious, high-quality meals for our residents and special events. If you're passionate about cooking, food safety, and providing exceptional service, we'd love to meet you!
Schedule:
Full-time 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Every other weekend off Part-time 6:30 am -3:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, One day during the week. Additional hours available as needed. Every other weekend off What You'll Do As a Cook, you'll work alongside our culinary team to prepare and present a variety of menu items while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing, cooking, and portioning meals under the direction of the Chef Working a variety of stations, including sauté, fry, braising, and salad preparation Ensuring all food is cooked, held, and stored at proper temperatures Recording temperatures and following all food safety and sanitation procedures Keeping kitchens, workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized Properly labeling, dating, and storing food products Supporting meal service for daily dining and special events Following all Virginia Department of Health regulations and ServSafe® standards Providing outstanding service while embracing Covenant Woods' commitment to excellence What We're Looking For Previous commercial cooking experience preferred Experience with basic cooking techniques, including sautéing, frying, braising, and salad preparation ServSafe® Certification (or ability to obtain) Strong attention to food safety and sanitation Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and kitchen procedures Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Full-Time Benefits Include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and paid time off Flexible spending account (FSA) and supplemental insurance offered Scholarship and tuition reimbursement program 403(b) Employer Match Retirement Savings Plan Anniversary/birthday program
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Ability to communicate well with residents and co-workers. Ability to prepare all breakfast and lunch items to order, including eggs, pancakes, French toast, breakfast meats, hot cereals and sandwiches and salads according to resident preferences and diet orders Must be able to multitask Strong oral and written communication skills in English. ServSafe certification preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical condition to tolerate standing for long periods: bending, reaching, carrying and lifting up to 25lbs. and pushing up to 200 lbs. Regularly necessary to talk, hear, taste and smell. Specific vision requirements include distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequent exposure to hot & cold work areas, wet & humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and mildly abrasive chemicals.
