The Masonic Home of Virginia is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Henrico, Virginia, proudly serving more than 200 residents. We are committed to providing exceptional care, comfort, and community to our residents while creating a workplace where employees feel valued and respected.
Recognized as one of the Best CCRCs by Richmond Magazine and named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch in 2018–2021 and 2023–2026, the Masonic Home of Virginia is a place where you can build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Do you enjoy preparing delicious, quality meals and working as part of a supportive team? Join us as a Full-Time Cook and put your culinary skills to work in a welcoming environment where teamwork, respect, and resident satisfaction come first.
As a member of our Dining Services team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals, learn new skills, and grow your career while helping create enjoyable dining experiences for our residents and staff.
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Prepare high-quality meals for residents and staff using standardized recipes and established food-service procedures.
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Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food preparation standards to ensure consistency and quality.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area.
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Follow proper food safety, sanitation, storage, and handling procedures.
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Assist with maintaining appropriate food inventory and storage practices.
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Work collaboratively with the Dining Services team to provide excellent service to our residents.
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Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
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Full-time position
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Monday–Friday and
- Every other weekend
At the Masonic Home of Virginia, you’ll be more than an employee—you’ll be an important part of a community that values the people who live and work here.
We offer an opportunity to:
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Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
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Work with a supportive and respectful team.
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Develop your culinary and food-service skills.
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Learn and grow in a rewarding professional environment.
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Be part of an organization recognized as a top workplace.
If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about preparing quality food, we’d love to have you join our team!
Qualifications
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Convey information to others in an audible, accurate and quick manner
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One year of experience with food service preparation, preferably institutional cooking experience is needed
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High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, and move about in the work area and throughout the Home to accomplish tasks
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Express and exchange ideas via spoken word conveying information to others in an audible, accurate, and quick manner
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Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers
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Visual acuity to read, prepare, and analyze
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Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force on occasions
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Subject to temperature changes, but is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside
