Cook

Location 3400 South Point Drive,Blacksburg, VA, 24060,United States Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet resident preferences, nutritional guidelines, and food safety standards. This role ensures efficient kitchen operations, menu execution, and compliance with sanitation and safety requirements. The Cook contributes to Twenty20 Management’s mission to improve the lives of our customers, uphold commitments to staff and residents, and foster a rewarding and enjoyable workplace. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS : Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or senior living setting preferred. Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality. Must meet all regulatory health, training, and background requirements. Summary RESPONSIBILITIES – Included but not limited to: Prepare meals according to menus, recipes, and resident preferences. Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices are followed. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment in good working order. Assist with menu planning and special event meals as requested . Monitor food inventory and notify the Culinary Manager of shortages. Support compliance with dietary and regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned, including support for other departments. Depending on experience and performance standing – may be assigned job lead duties and act as support for peers as needed and may rotate duties with other leads. Ability to prepare for & tolerate exposure to outdoor elements as duties may require DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES/CLEAN MVR REQUIRED: N/A PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Meet general and specific Key Performance Indicators and associated industry or community metrics as leadership assigns and deems defining of success Adjust to changing or evolving metrics accordingly REGULATORY COMPLIANCE : Employees in this role must follow the directives below, depending on their assigned state licensed community: Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements for senior living services (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care). Honor resident rights and follow all established protocols for care, safety, and service delivery. Maintain required education, certifications , and credentials. Participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance initiatives. Promptly report any incidents or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor . Please Note:During the interview process, applicants may be considered for positions, shifts, schedules, or employment classifications different from those originally applied for. Any employment offer will reflect the final role and terms mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the Company. DISCLAIMER : This Job Description document is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Twenty 20 Management and associated Senior Living Communities are an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr