Cook
Willowvalleycommunities · willowvalleycommunities.org
LancasterEntry level1+ yrs
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The job in short
Cook.
Spring
Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-23
- Location as listed
- Lancaster, PA, US
- Role
- Cook / Chef
- Pay (as listed)
- $18 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Overview
Now Hiring Experienced Full-Time Cooks!
Willow Valley Communities | Lancaster & Willow Street, PA
Tired of the restaurant grind? Looking for a kitchen where you can work with purpose, have a predictable schedule, and be home at a reasonable hour?
At
Willow Valley Communities, we’re looking for
experienced,
passionate, and reliable Cooks to join our team and help create high-quality meals for our Residents in a welcoming, team-focused environment.
Why Work at WVC?
• 💵 Pay: $18/hour
• 🌴 Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 📅 Weekly Pay!
• 💰 Great 401(k) Package
• 🏥 Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 🎓 Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
• 📈 Career Growth Opportunities
• 🏋️ Access to On-Site Amenities: Fitness Center, Spa, Cafés, and Swimming Pools
• ✨ Plus Additional Team Member Perks
What You’ll Do
• 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.
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What We’re Looking For
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At least 1 year of line cook full-service experience in a non–fast food restaurant setting
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A team-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail
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A commitment to quality food and service
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Schedule Options
• Lakeside
• Full Time - 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Fridays off
• Includes every other weekend & holiday
• OR Full Time - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Includes every other weekend & holiday
• Manor
• Full Time - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Includes some weekends and holiday
• Spring Run
• Full Time - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Sundays , the weekend is every other
Location
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The Manor and Lakeside of Willow Valley Communities
• Lancaster and Willow Street, PA
Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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