Cook - Full Time

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

• We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW.

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!

• Faith Driven andMission-Centered. Our mission“To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.

• Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

PICTURE YOURSELF

Watercrest Richmond is looking for a Cook/Culinary Associate to join their Culinary team! Bring your talents to the forefront as you provide a Watercrest Culinary Experience! Providing a variety of quality, fine dining recipes that enliven the senses of our residents, associates, and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Conducts meal preparation, service, and clean-up in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations and prescribed resident diets
• Knowledge of proper use of all cooking appliances
• Assist with maintaining emergency food supplies
• Communicate with all culinary vendors
• Ensure presence in the dining room for resident satisfaction
• Assists in providing adaptive equipment for residents when necessary
• Ensures food service is presented in an attractive, gracious and timely manner
• Ensure dishes, cooking utensils, and pots and pans are stored properly
• Do pre-preparation for meals later in the day, week, or weekend or for special events
• Reports to the Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are needed
• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• SERV Safe (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years’ experience in professional food service
• A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred