Job Description
Qualifications
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, 36+ with manual or mechanical assistance
Must transport food without assistance or with manual or mechanical assistance
Must be able to stand 4 to 6 hours at a time
Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods of time
Ability to work in and withstand extreme temperature fluctuations
General knowledge of kitchen functions and menu preparation
Ability to communicate effectively with customers
At least two years of professional cooking experience
Must be able to work well as a member of a self-directed team
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Positive demeanor at all times and the ability to adapt to changing situations
Reliable and dependable
Highly motivated with a desire to provide excellent service delivery
Must be able to work independently as well as with others
Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage
Work Life Balance: Full time hours!
Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program
Amenities!
Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount
For both full and part-time employees!
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
A comprehensive benefits package including health, 403b retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage
Work Life Balance: Full time hours!
Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program
Amenities!
Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
Responsibilities
Work hands on with the Executive Chef and sous chefs to create dishes from scratch and participate in developing specials and new menu items
The Cook 2 will prepare and produce food items in one or several of restaurants, by following a menu and/or create recipes while focusing on health and nutrition
Prepare and produce food items from the established menu or recipe in a timely manner
Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times
Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service
Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
Complete special cleaning as assigned
Attend training and in-services to meet state regulations and professional standards and expectations
Additional duties as assigned
General culinary and kitchen equipment
Job description
Brief Description
Are you an experienced line cook that loves the thrill of a busy service? Love cooking & looking for a better quality of life at work? We are now hiring for Cook 2 in our new restaurant concept featuring seasonal chef driven menus. Work hands on with the Executive Chef and sous chefs to create dishes from scratch and participate in developing specials and new menu items.
• The Cook 2 will prepare and produce food items in one or several of restaurants, by following a menu and/or create recipes while focusing on health and nutrition. We have an opportunity for creativity, development and growth for the candidate who chooses to excel.
Gated community with 24 hour security and free covered parking!
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We Offer:
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance: Full time hours! Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount. For both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
Requirements
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• Prepare and produce food items from the established menu or recipe in a timely manner
• Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times
• Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service
• Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
• Complete special cleaning as assigned
• Attend training and in-services to meet state regulations and professional standards and expectations
• Additional duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT:
• Grill
• Fryer
• General culinary and kitchen equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, 36+ with manual or mechanical assistance
• Must transport food without assistance or with manual or mechanical assistance
• Must be able to stand 4 to 6 hours at a time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in and withstand extreme temperature fluctuations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
• General knowledge of kitchen functions and menu preparation
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
• Cook to order and batch cooking experience
• Butchery experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• At least two years of professional cooking experience
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• ServSafe certification
• At least two years in an a la carte cooking environment
• Actively pursuing culinary certification or training
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
• Must be able to work well as a member of a self-directed team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Positive demeanor at all times and the ability to adapt to changing situations
• Reliable and dependable
• Highly motivated with a desire to provide excellent service delivery
• Must be able to work independently as well as with others
• Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Summary
Summary
Come Join our Team!
Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1+75 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.
As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.
If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We Offer:
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, 403b retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance: Full time hours! Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, 36+ with manual or mechanical assistance
Must transport food without assistance or with manual or mechanical assistance
Must be able to stand 4 to 6 hours at a time
Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods of time
Ability to work in and withstand extreme temperature fluctuations
General knowledge of kitchen functions and menu preparation
Ability to communicate effectively with customers
At least two years of professional cooking experience
Must be able to work well as a member of a self-directed team
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Positive demeanor at all times and the ability to adapt to changing situations
Reliable and dependable
Highly motivated with a desire to provide excellent service delivery
Must be able to work independently as well as with others
Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage
Work Life Balance: Full time hours!
Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program
Amenities!
Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount
For both full and part-time employees!
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
A comprehensive benefits package including health, 403b retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage
Work Life Balance: Full time hours!
Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program
Amenities!
Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
Responsibilities
Work hands on with the Executive Chef and sous chefs to create dishes from scratch and participate in developing specials and new menu items
The Cook 2 will prepare and produce food items in one or several of restaurants, by following a menu and/or create recipes while focusing on health and nutrition
Prepare and produce food items from the established menu or recipe in a timely manner
Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times
Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service
Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
Complete special cleaning as assigned
Attend training and in-services to meet state regulations and professional standards and expectations
Additional duties as assigned
General culinary and kitchen equipment
Job description
Brief Description
Are you an experienced line cook that loves the thrill of a busy service? Love cooking & looking for a better quality of life at work? We are now hiring for Cook 2 in our new restaurant concept featuring seasonal chef driven menus. Work hands on with the Executive Chef and sous chefs to create dishes from scratch and participate in developing specials and new menu items.
• The Cook 2 will prepare and produce food items in one or several of restaurants, by following a menu and/or create recipes while focusing on health and nutrition. We have an opportunity for creativity, development and growth for the candidate who chooses to excel.
Gated community with 24 hour security and free covered parking!
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We Offer:
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance: Full time hours! Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount. For both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
Requirements
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• Prepare and produce food items from the established menu or recipe in a timely manner
• Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times
• Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service
• Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
• Complete special cleaning as assigned
• Attend training and in-services to meet state regulations and professional standards and expectations
• Additional duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT:
• Grill
• Fryer
• General culinary and kitchen equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, 36+ with manual or mechanical assistance
• Must transport food without assistance or with manual or mechanical assistance
• Must be able to stand 4 to 6 hours at a time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in and withstand extreme temperature fluctuations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
• General knowledge of kitchen functions and menu preparation
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
• Cook to order and batch cooking experience
• Butchery experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• At least two years of professional cooking experience
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• ServSafe certification
• At least two years in an a la carte cooking environment
• Actively pursuing culinary certification or training
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
• Must be able to work well as a member of a self-directed team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Positive demeanor at all times and the ability to adapt to changing situations
• Reliable and dependable
• Highly motivated with a desire to provide excellent service delivery
• Must be able to work independently as well as with others
• Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Summary
Summary
Come Join our Team!
Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1+75 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.
As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.
If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We Offer:
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, 403b retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance: Full time hours! Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cook II position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Richmond offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.