Dietary Aide - Cook Job at Stuarts Draft Retirement Community, Stuarts Draft, VA

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  • Stuarts Draft Retirement Community
  • Stuarts Draft, VA

Job Description

Are you looking for meaningful work where you can serve others and be part of a compassionate team? Stuarts Draft Retirement Community is hiring a Dietary Aide/Cook to help provide our residents with nutritious meals, kind service, and a clean, welcoming dining environment.

This is a cross-trained position. The selected employee will be trained to perform both dietary aide and cook responsibilities and may be scheduled in either role based on the needs of the community.

Compensation:

$15.50 - $17.50 hourly

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare and cook meals according to the posted weekly menu

  • Prepare alternative meals when needed

  • Assist with meal preparation, plating, and serving

  • Follow residents’ dietary requirements and portion guidelines

  • Wash, cut, dice, chop, and slice ingredients

  • Check and record food temperatures before meals are served

  • Serve residents in a courteous, patient, and respectful manner

  • Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen surfaces

  • Clean dining areas, countertops, floors, and workstations

  • Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and inventory practices

  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and storage requirements

  • Work closely with other kitchen team members to ensure smooth and timely meal service

  • Complete other dietary and kitchen duties as assigned

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For:

  • A heart for seniors and a service-minded attitude

  • Dependability, cleanliness, and a willingness to learn

  • Ability to follow recipes, menus, instructions, and dietary requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and time-management skills

  • Ability to multitask and work well as part of a team

  • Previous cooking, kitchen, or food-service experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person

  • Ability to follow all food-safety and sanitation requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds

  • Willingness to be trained and scheduled as both a dietary aide and cook

About Company

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community is a locally owned and operated senior living community in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. For over 20 years, we've created a warm, family-focused environment where both residents and team members feel valued, supported, and respected. We believe great care starts with great caregivers — and we’re committed to making sure our staff are equipped, appreciated, and empowered to thrive.

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Compensation details: 15.5-17.5 Hourly Wage

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