Cook (Part-time Friday to Sunday)

Job Description

Job Description

Verena at the Reserve | Williamsburg, Virginia

Part time | Friday–Sunday | 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | $18–$20 per hour

Bring your cooking skills to a kitchen where the people you serve become familiar faces.

At Verena at the Reserve, meals give residents a chance to gather, catch up, and enjoy their day. As a part-time Cook, you’ll prepare safe, appetizing food that helps make those daily experiences welcoming and enjoyable.

You’ll put your kitchen experience to work preparing ingredients, cooking and baking, and keeping service running smoothly. Working alongside the dining team, you’ll follow menus and dietary requirements, maintain a clean workspace, and bring care and consistency to every plate.

What you’ll do

• Prepare meals with care.  Clean, cut, prepare, and cook meat, fish, poultry, and other menu items. Cook foods to safe temperatures and follow established preparation standards.
• Follow menus and dietary requirements.  Prepare food according to planned menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, and the number of portions needed. Assist with meal and menu planning as assigned.
• Bake and serve.  Bake breads, rolls, and pastries. Portion and serve appealing meals to residents, guests, and team members.
• Keep the kitchen ready.  Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment. Routinely clean and inspect kitchen appliances, equipment, and work areas to support safe operation.
• Support daily operations.  Help inventory supplies and equipment so the team is prepared for service. Stay organized and work efficiently as priorities change.
• Work as a team.  Communicate with coworkers, help keep meal service on track, and take on other assigned duties that support the kitchen and resident experience.

About Verena at the Reserve

Verena at the Reserve is an all-inclusive 55+ independent living community in Williamsburg, Virginia, minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and the region’s historic and cultural destinations. Thoughtfully designed apartment homes, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation, and concierge service bring ease to daily life, while resident-led games, gatherings, dinners, and excursions create a genuine sense of home. Built around friendship, tranquility, and timeless surroundings, the community gives residents freedom to remain in charge of their lives with better company close by. We’re part of True Connection Communities.

What you’ll bring

• Practical cooking experience.  Proven experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, prep cook, or in a similar cooking role.
• Kitchen knowledge.  A strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures, along with the basics of safe food handling and preparation.
• Efficiency under pressure.  The ability to work quickly, stay organized, and maintain quality in a fast-paced kitchen.
• A team approach.  A willingness to work closely with others and contribute to dependable, thoughtful meal service.
• Clean and safe habits.  The ability to maintain personal cleanliness and follow kitchen sanitation and food safety standards.
• Culinary education.  A culinary school diploma is preferred.

Schedule and compensation

Part time, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour.

Working environment

You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen with exposure to heat, flames, cold temperatures, slippery floors, and sharp cooking tools, sometimes in close contact with others. Follow food safety requirements and wear appropriate clothing and protective gear, including hairnets, masks, disposable gloves, and slip-resistant shoes, as required.

Ready to put your cooking skills to work for people you’ll get to know? Apply today for the part-time Cook position at Verena at the Reserve.

 

 

Friday to Sunday
6:00am to 2:00pm