Cook (PRN/On-Call) - Goodwin Living

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

• Embracing 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

The Cook role is primarily responsible for preparing, supplying, and supporting Culinary Operations, to include all venues, HCC/AL/MS and special events, as well as holding and storing food items in accordance with standardized recipes, departmental procedures, and sanitary and safety guidelines.

We are currently searching for a Cook 1 which offers $20.00/hr

Essential Duties:

• Adhere to sanitation and safety standards
• Adhere to consistency standards—recipes, measurements, and techniques
• Prepare basic Mise En Place for service or catering, with supervision
• Perform basic cooking skills and assist with service in a given venue
• Assists catering as assigned
• Sets up and breaks down a zone
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Follows hand health, sanitation, and uniform protocols

Essential Competencies:

• Excellent prep skills—knife skills, labelling
• Able to support meal plan and carry-out fulfillment
• Proper use of pocket thermometer and wiping cloths
• Dice vegetables using either a knife or dicing machine
• Slice deli meats, tomatoes, using deli slicer
• 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
• Flexibility in working shifts
• Tastes foods in accordance with departmental and health regulations to ensure the freshness and tastefulness of food.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High 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).
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others.

A sampling of our many benefits!

At Goodwin Living, 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 PRN team members: 

• Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day! 
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development  
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED 
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family! 
• 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. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

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.