Lead Cook

Description:

VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.

We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for preparing a wide variety of food for residents, employees, and visitors. This position is primarily responsible for food quality, standards and presentation. This includes coordinating all aspects of food service, menu adjustment, departmental records, staff training, dining policies and procedures, and communication with other service lines while maintaining a quality level of service. Responsible for cleanliness and proper usage of equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas. Must follow policies regarding sanitation, food handling, safety, confidentiality, personal appearance and hygiene, reporting hazardous conditions and accidents, and attendance at in-service training while maintaining a high level of quality service to residents.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30 pm and every other weekend (same hours). (80 Hours)

RATE OF PAY:

The starting rate of pay based upon previous experiences and qualifications.

BENEFITS:

• Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire!
• Positions scheduled 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) are eligible for all benefits; positions scheduled 40-59 hours per pay period are eligible for most benefits except medical insurance.
• Health Care insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30+ hours per week)
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment
• Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
• Short-Term Disability - company paid for FT staff
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Discounted membership to on-site Wellness Center
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Account- includes a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Meal Discount
• Healthy You program and Recognizing, Assisting and Rewarding Employees (RARE) committee.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -company paid
• 19% Verizon discount

High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred.Must have a minimum of 1 year experience cooking in an institutional food service environment.Must have working knowledge of HACCP and OSHA protocols.Must be detail-oriented, possess basic mathematical skills; be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to act, intervene independently in routine and emergency situations, be self-motivated, participate in holiday activities, and maintain positive relationships with residents and co-workers.Must be able to overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.Must be able to deal tactfully with residents, families, and the general public in a positive, professional, and customer first manner.Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments; ability to perform the duties listed in the job description with limited supervision.Self-motivated, able to schedule time wisely and accommodate changes.Position requires long hours standing, and the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.