First Cook

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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 are seeking an experienced Lead Cook to join the team in our production kitchen. Candidate should have experience with large batch cooking, giving clear direction to team members, ability to read and follow recipes and most importantly a positive and proactive personality. This position has schedule hours that will vary depending on business needs and will require weekend shifts.

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
• Work Life Balance
• On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, BB&T Branch, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center 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!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Prepare and produce food items from established menu or recipe and ensure menus are updated as needed

Lead and direct staff in absence of supervisor and assist in overall daily operations of assigned area

Provide training and coach culinary and sanitation teams to ensure success

Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times

Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service, including catered or other special events

Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies and assist with food and non-food ordering as needed

Complete special cleaning as assigned

Attend trainings 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:

Competent in overall culinary skills, including methods and food preparation

Competent in food safety and sanitation as put forth by the state and federal regulations

Knowledge of kitchen equipment and functions

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Cook to order and batch cooking experience

Butchery experience

Country club or other retirement community background

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalency

At least four years of professional cooking experience

ServSafe certification or ability to attain this certification within a designated amount of time

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At least four 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 and delegate effectively to others

Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast paced environment

Patience and tolerance with other