Cook-Upscale Restaurant

Overview Now Hiring: Professional Line Cook (Full-Time) Willow Valley Communities | Lancaster, PA Willow Valley Communities is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our esteemed Culinary Team for an upscale dining venue on our campus. This is an opportunity to cook in a high-quality, hospitality-driven environment where craftsmanship, consistency, and teamwork are valued. If you take pride in your technique, enjoy working within a professional team, and want stability without sacrificing culinary standards, we'd love to meet you. Our mission is simple: create exceptional meals that elevate the dining experience of our Residents-every plate, every service. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs Clear career growth and internal advancement opportunities Access to exceptional on-site amenities: Fitness center Spa Cafés Swimming pools Additional team member perks Your Role in the Kitchen As a Cook at Willow Valley Communities, you will play a key role in executing refined menus with consistency and care: 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 Minimum 1 year of line cook experience, preferrably in an upscale environment Strong attention to detail and pride in execution Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment A commitment to professional standards, food safety, and consistency Passion for delivering excellent food and service Available Schedules Full-Time 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM + 2 weekends on and 1 weekend off & some holidays Location The ManorWillow Valley CommunitiesLancaster, PA