Cook (Full-Time + Benefits)

Willow Creek, the premier independent living community for active seniors in Chesapeake, has an opening for a full-time, p.m. Cook.

About the Position:

This position prepares nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other culinary services members to provide smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area.

This individual must have a friendly, professional, and energetic personality and have a passion for improving the lives of others. The successful candidate for this position must be 18 years of age and have two years’ experience in institutional or full service restaurant cooking. It is preferred that this individual have verifiable culinary training/education. The successful candidate will be able to prepare meals from established menus and recipes, have experience preparing meals from scratch and batch cooking practices, as well as follow portion control policies. This individual will have knowledge of and ability to conform to food service sanitation practices, be ServSafe certified, and will maintain food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations. The successful candidate for this position will communicate in a clear and concise manner with our residents. This individual will possess organizational skills as well as excellent customer service skills. In addition, the successful candidate will work well under time constraints and be able to meet deadlines.

Our Mission:

Our residents deserve the best so we are seeking people who understand hospitality, integrity and compassion. We believe patience, loyalty, understanding, and hard work are the core components of rewarding lives and careers. If this interests you, come join our team!

About Our Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and a benefit package that includes paid time off and the opportunity to elect healthcare, dental, vision and disability benefits, as well as supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with a match determined by the Company and an employee assistant program (EAP). We also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round!

How to Apply:

Please come by and complete an application (no phone calls), we would love to meet you!

OR

Submit your resume for consideration.

We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks. Willow Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.