Cook - Full Time

Join Our TeamA GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY! 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. We reward our associates' outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!Faith Driven and Mission-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 makingConducts meal preparation, service, and clean-up in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations and prescribed resident dietsKnowledge of proper use of all cooking appliancesAssist with maintaining emergency food suppliesCommunicate with all culinary vendorsEnsure presence in the dining room for resident satisfactionAssists in providing adaptive equipment for residents when necessaryEnsures food service is presented in an attractive, gracious and timely mannerEnsure dishes, cooking utensils, and pots and pans are stored properlyDo pre-preparation for meals later in the day, week, or weekend or for special eventsReports to the Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are neededProvide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphereMaintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking areaMust be in company uniform and resident ready at all timesEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GEDSERV Safe (Required)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Two (2) years' experience in professional food serviceA culinary apprenticeship or training is preferredRotating weekends, flexible shifts