Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Newport News, VA. Pay is $16.50 per hour. Port Warwick Enhanced Senior Living emphasizes nourishing meals that support residents’ health, comfort, and quality of life. The Cook prepares consistent, nutritious meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences while supporting safe, efficient kitchen operations. The role works with the dietary team, follows recipes and food-safety standards, and helps maintain an organized kitchen.

What you'll do

• Review menus, production sheets, and prep guides
• prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes
• use nutritionally equivalent substitutes when needed
• operate kitchen equipment safely
• follow dietary guidelines and food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards
• complete kitchen tasks efficiently
• collaborate with dietary team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

cook

newport news va

port warwick enhanced senior living

senior living

food preparation

nutritious meals

dietary needs

food safety

sanitation

$16.50/hr

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition reimbursement
• employee referral bonus
• health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) match
• company-sponsored life insurance
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Full-time opportunity; daily pay is offered. Full-time employees who opt out of listed benefits may earn an additional $3 per hour. High school diploma and prior food-preparation experience are preferred.

About the employer

Port Warwick Enhanced Senior Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.