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Cook for Assisted Living
full-timeSun City Center

Summary

Location

Sun City Center

Type

full-time

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About this role

Up to $19.50 an hour -  

Full Time 6a-2p 

must be available weekends.

Upscale, Resort Style Senior Living Community is seeking a professional cook who is looking for a rewarding experience working with older adults. Strong interpersonal and 1-year minimum culinary experience on restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

             Why work here:

  • No late nights. 
  • Advancement opportunities. 
  • Scholarship opportunities up to $15K 
  • Generous Benefit package

Responsibilities of a Cook:

  • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
  • Assist with any food production and ware washing as necessary.
  • Evaluates food service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive kitchen environment.
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
  • Meet the dietary requirements established by the physician's order, including substituting menu items.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • 1 year minimum culinary experience on restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Culinary Experience,Interpersonal Skills,Cooking Preparation,Food Production,Sanitation Standards,Menu Compliance,Dietary Requirements,Food Quality Evaluation,Operational Organization,Positive Kitchen Environment,Hospitality,Senior Engagement

About The Virginian

The Virginian is considered among Northern Virginia’s most respected Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).

The community was established more than 40 years ago and continues to uphold its reputation for providing a person-centered care approach to our residents and a team environment for our staff.

Continuing our more than 40 years of service to residents of Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area, The Virginian is proud to be completing an incredible renovation that reimagines the community from top to bottom with the latest in modern amenities and high touch technology.

We are owned by Focus, managed by LCS. Our residents benefit from a wide variety of amenities and services, including a full continuum of health care and a variety of individualized living options.

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1980

What you'll do

  • The Cook is responsible for maintaining cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency while ensuring cleanliness and sanitation. They will also produce and serve menu items that comply with nutritional criteria and evaluate food service quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Cook for Assisted Living do at The Virginian?

As a Cook for Assisted Living at The Virginian, you will: the Cook is responsible for maintaining cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency while ensuring cleanliness and sanitation. They will also produce and serve menu items that comply with nutritional criteria and evaluate food service quality..

Why join The Virginian as a Cook for Assisted Living?

The Virginian is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Cook for Assisted Living position at The Virginian remote?

The Cook for Assisted Living position at The Virginian is based in Sun City Center, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Cook for Assisted Living position at The Virginian?

You can apply for the Cook for Assisted Living position at The Virginian directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about The Virginian on their website.