Cook

Overview

Now Hiring experienced Full Time and Part Time Cooks!

Willow Valley Communities | Lancaster & Willow Street, PA

Tired of the restaurant grind? Looking for a kitchen where you can work with purpose, have a predictable schedule, and be home at a reasonable hour?

At Willow Valley Communities, we’re looking for experienced, passionate, and reliable Cooks to join our team and help create high-quality meals for our Residents in a welcoming, team-focused environment.

Why Work at WVC?

  • Pay: $18/hour

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Weekly Pay!
  • Great 401K package
  • Excellent benefits (medical, dental and vision)
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities

  • Career Growth Opportunities

  • Access to On-Site Amenities: Fitness center, spa, cafés, and swimming pools

  • Plus additional Team Member perks

What You’ll Do

  • Reads menu, procures food from storage areas and utilizes standardized recipes to prepare food items for the meal period.
  • Measures and mixes ingredients accurately. Reviews any modifications to recipes to meet quality standards with Cook 2, Sous Chef or Chef.
  • Observes and tests food being cooked by properly taste testing and taking food temperatures using proper ServSafe procedures and guidelines.
  • Food preparation and cooking skills include but are not limited to: measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving and portioning foods.
  • Monitors food quantities and quality during the meal period in a menu, buffet or display cooking setting.
  • Maintains a cleaning schedule to assure work areas are kept clean and sanitary.
  • Assures kitchens and related areas are set up and cleaned up using established cleaning guidelines and checklists.
  • Practices the proper operation of equipment to ensure personal safety and avoid damage to equipment.
  • Responsible to assure proper records are maintained for food production and ordering within the food management system.
  • Follow Willow Valley’s HACCP plan and all related food safety policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

  • At least 1 year of line cook full-service experience in a non–fast food restaurant setting

  • A team-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail

  • A commitment to quality food and service

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Schedule Options

  • Full Time - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • off 2 days/week + every other weekend & holiday
  • Full Time - 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

    • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + every other weekend & holiday

  • Or Part Time - 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday + every other weekend & holiday
  • Or Part Time - 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • 2 days/week + every other weekend & holiday

Location

  • The Manor, Meadow Ridge and The Glen of Willow Valley Communities

  • Lancaster and Willow Street, PA