Line Cook full time days

Williamsburg's newest CARF accredited community and a top workplace award winner. At WindsorMeade Williamsburg, our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focuses on autonomy and self-direction across residents’ villas, apartments, assisted living, memory support, and nursing residences.

About the role

In accordance with established recipes and production guidelines, prepares entrees, soups, starch, vegetables, and salads for use in all areas of the community including team member dining and special functions. Completes all necessary prep for hot food lines, batch cooking, and may prepare food “to order” for dining room service. Assists with desserts, breads, rolls, and utility work as directed by the Chef. Ensures proper production, food handling, and sanitation standards are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for residents, guests, and personnel, including meats, vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, therapeutic diet items, eggs, and cereals, following standardized recipes.
• Maintains high standards of quality food preparation and portion control in food preparation and serving.
• Sets up serving line in accordance with departmental menus and procedures.
• Maintains proper food storage of all foods by sealing, labeling, and dating items before placing in refrigerator or freezer.
• Reviews and follows menus and procedures; makes changes only in consultation with the Director of Dining Services or their designee.
• Oversees and maintains walk-ins, refrigerators, and freezers; daily utilization of leftovers.
• Ensures all knives and utensils are clean, sanitized, and properly stored; held in a sanitizing solution when at a workstation.
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety in the food preparation area, including floors, stoves, worktables, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Works with Chef in menu planning and suggests changes when necessary.
• Prepares food items for both independent and health care center production.
• Makes daily inspection of kitchen and reports to Chef.
• Assists Chef with ordering food items for daily production.
• Washes and cleans utensils and equipment utilized in production.
• Reports repair and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Assists in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed.
• May supervise assigned kitchen team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform mid-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of therapeutic food production, including custom orders.
• Knowledge of Health Department Regulations related to food storage, preparation, and service in a retirement community setting.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment, including specialized equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – word processing and spreadsheets.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to taste and smell.
• Exposure to heat and cold.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Universal staffing requirements including weekends, evenings, holidays, and during inclement weather.
• Exposure to the sights, sounds, and smells of a typical healthcare environment, including persons with dementia.

Schedule

Full-time, 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.

Benefits

• Double time when working designated holidays.
• Holiday pay for non-exempt team members.
• PTO with a cash-out option available.
• 8 federal holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth.
• One paid personal day per year.
• Free parking available.
• 6% retirement matching 403(b).
• PayActiv – cash advance on your paycheck available.
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EAP.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance options available for individuals or families.
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy.
• Short-term disability insurance available.
• Immunizations available.
• Tuition assistance program available.
• Team member referral bonus available.
• Additional benefits available depending on location.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.