Cook

1 year

Join a multiple-award-winning workplace as an experienced and versatile Cook who can assist in preparing all types of food, while maintaining the highest quality and standards. Youll join our culinary team, which makes quality meals from scratch for multiple restaurants within our luxury senior living residence. Help us create exceptional dining experiences for residents, and enjoy competitive hourly rates, full benefits, on-the-job perks, and paid skills training opportunities.

We have part-time opportunities available. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday availability required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:

• Knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques.
• Prior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company preferred
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment and tools found within the hospitality/health care industry.
• Current sanitation certification.
• Effective written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of older adults and enjoy working with a senior population.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for todays young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work, and has been selected as a Nations Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Excellent Interaction and Communication Skills

Culinary Creativity

Knowledge and Understanding of Cooking Techniques

Team Collaboration

Cooking

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Communicate Effectively With Supervisors, Co Workers, Residents, and Guests

Effective teamwork

Time Management

Ability to Follow Standardized Recipes

Stress Management

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Food Preparation

Problem Solving Skills

Able to Operate Kitchen Equipment and Tools

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Work Ethic

Strong Hospitality Service Skills

Ability to Multitask

Creativity in Meal Preparation

Current Sanitation Certification

Maintaining Quality Standards

Health and safety awareness

Effective Written Communication Skills

Empathy

Passion for Interacting With People

Flexibility in scheduling

Reliable, Predictable, and Punctual Attendance

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Culinary Skills

Must Be Sensitive to the Needs of Older Adults

English Language Proficiency

Ability to Work Productively in a Team Environment

Creating Exceptional Dining Experiences

1 Year or More Experience as a Server in a Full Service Restaurant

Paid Skills Training Opportunities

Ability to Work in a Team

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

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