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Join the WhiteStone Culinary Team! Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in creating exceptional meals from scratch? WhiteStone is seeking an experienced, passionate Cook to join our dining services team. If you enjoy à la carte cooking, take ownership of your work, and love delivering memorable dining experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule: Full-Time, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Availability Required: Weekends and Holidays What You'll Do As a Cook at WhiteStone, you'll play a key role in preparing high-quality meals that delight residents and guests while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, presentation, and hospitality.

Responsibilities include

Preparing soups, stocks, sauces, and daily menu items using standardized recipes. Cooking sautéed, grilled, fried, baked, steamed, roasted, and braised dishes with consistency and attention to detail. Executing à la carte minute cooking with speed, accuracy, and exceptional quality. Planning and coordinating food production to ensure meals are served fresh, appealing, and on time.

Maintaining food quality, portion control, and presentation standards. Properly labeling, dating, and storing all prepared food items. Monitoring and recording food temperatures and refrigeration logs in accordance with food safety standards. Assisting with inventory, receiving deliveries, and stocking supplies. Following FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.

Maintaining clean, sanitized workstations and equipment throughout each shift. Supporting teammates and contributing to a positive kitchen culture.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced culinary professional who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and takes pride in serving others.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of À La Carte Minute Cooking experience. Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, club, senior living community, or similar food service environment. Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations. Ability to read and follow recipes, instructions, and production schedules.

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Reliable attendance and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Why WhiteStone? At WhiteStone, food is more than a meal. It's an experience.

Our team is committed to creating exceptional dining experiences while fostering a culture of hospitality, wellness, and respect. We believe in: Treating residents, guests, and coworkers with warmth and professionalism. Paying attention to the details that make every dining experience special. Supporting one another through teamwork and accountability.

Creating an environment where both residents and employees can thrive. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently. Ability to work safely around commercial kitchen equipment, hot surfaces, cold storage areas, and cleaning chemicals.

Ready to Cook With Us? If you're an experienced culinary professional with a passion for great food, outstanding service, and 5+ years of À La Carte Minute Cooking experience, we'd love to hear from you. Join WhiteStone and help create memorable dining experiences every day. Criminal background, drug screen, references required.

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