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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.