Cook, Full Time

Lake Prince Woods Is Hiring!

Come Join Us! At Lake Prince Woods, every day is an adventure!  Situated on 172 wooded acres in Suffolk, Virginia, our welcoming community offers a variety of retirement choices. Enjoy small-town charm with quick access to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Williamsburg. Join our vibrant community where friendships flourish and everyday bursts with opportunities for enrichment and discovery!

Cook, Full Time

Lake Prince Woods is seeking an experienced cook to join our fine dining team. We serve residents of all care levels in our continuing care retirement community. You will learn how to prepare menu items for our different levels of care. Adding new skills to your experience.
In Virginia, EveryAge is known as an, "employer of choice." In addition to competitive pay and a benefits package, EveryAge offers a team-oriented atmosphere that rewards staff for their exceptional work performance.
The Cook works with the dining staff to prepare the meals for residents, visitors and team members. Participates in supervision and instruction of Food Service Aides on their shifts; maintains high standards of sanitation and food handling in their work area. The candidate should understand all of the roles in the kitchen. Our main dining room last seating is at 6:30 p.m., making for an early evening when scheduled for the dinner shift.

Lake Prince Woods, is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimal Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Minimal Experience:

1. Six months food preparation experience in a hospital, institutional or restaurant preferred.

2. Experience in long term care or health care is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

1. Certification as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager preferred.

2. Ability to read and follow recipes, ability to write, add and subtract.

3. Must have good organization skills and be creative.

4. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and accept responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work performed.'
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Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

Additional Duties:

• Recording food temperature

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment