Cook (Full-Time) - Alexandria
11 hours ago
Job description
Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C.region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.
Goodwin Living Is Proud To Be Recognized As a Top Workplace In The Greater Washington, D.C. Region By The Washington Post Every Year Since 2019 — And Now Nationally By USA Today.Since 2022, We've Also Been Annually Recognized As One Of The Top 100 Employers For Interns By The Top Virginia Employers For Intern Awards.
These Honors Are Based Entirely On Feedback From Our Team Members, Gathered Through An Annual Third-party Survey. Here's What They Say Makes Us Stand OutEmbracing Diversity:
Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
Growth and Opportunities:
We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
Valuing Our Team Members:
By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.
About The Position
Cook is primarily responsible for preparing, supplying, and supporting Culinary Operations, to include all venues, and special events, as well as holding and storing food items in accordance with standardized recipes, departmental procedures, and sanitary and safety guidelines.
Pay is $21/hr-$24/hr
Essential Duties
Adhere to consistency standards—recipes, measurements, and techniques
Excellent prep skills—knife skills, labelling
Can prepare Mise En Place for any station in a single zone with supervision
Can produce sauces, fabricate, and properly cook meat and fish
Can set up and break down a zone
Can execute salad bar and dessert stations, soups, sandwiches, sides—with minimum supervision
Assists catering as assigned
Able to support meal plan and carry-out fulfillment
Competent in reading tickets for meal plan and carry-out orders
Can prepare healthcare cuisine:
pureed and ground foods, with supervision
Essential Competencies
Dice vegetables using dicing machine
Slice meats, tomatoes, using slicing machine
Safely operate buffalo chopper
Follows hand health, sanitation, and uniform protocols
Proper use of pocket thermometer and wiping cloths
Competent at labeling and properly storing prepped foods
Properly sanitizes work area, utensils and cutting boards between tasks
Follows assigned recipes, using scales and measuring/portioning tools
Competent at heating and cooling PHFs per ServSafe Guidelines
Competent in all Safety regulations and SOPS in the GHBC Kitchen
Competent at following and updating check lists for opening and closing own station
Performs tasting measures in accordance with departmental and health regulations to ensure the freshness and tastefulness of food.
Consistently monitors department and work area for cleanliness and overall attractiveness, ensuring sanitary guidelines are followed and items and ingredients used in food preparation are stored properly.
Requirements/QualificationsHigh school graduate, GDE or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to read, write, measure, and follow instructions in English.
Up to date SERV Safe Food Handler's Sanitation Certificate preferred
Two years or more of food service preparation experience required.
Excellent communication skills preferred. (Conversational English required)
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others.
A sampling of our many benefits
Benefits
We've got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed).
Here's a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
DailyPay:
Work and get paid the same day
Tuition Assistance for Career Development
Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
Staff Emergency Grants
Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More
About Goodwin Living
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.
We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today.
These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent.
With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.
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