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 Manor
Willow Valley Communities
Lancaster, PA
