Willow Valley
Restaurant Cook-Memory Center
900 Willow Valley Lakes Dr, Willow Street, PA 17584-9051
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Overview
Now Hiring Experienced Restaurant Cooks for our brand new Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center!
Willow Valley Communities | Willow Street, PA
Looking for a kitchen where you can work with purpose?
At Willow Valley Communities' Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center, we’re looking for experienced, passionate, and reliable Cooks to join our team and help create high-quality meals for our Residents at our brand new BBQ Restaurant, Home Plate! Join our founding team at the Memory Center! Start dates for these positions are anticipated between December 2026 and January 2027.Why Work at WVC?
- 💵 Pay: $18/hour
- 🏥 Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 🌴 Generous PTO
- 📅 Weekly Pay!
- 💰 Great 401(k) Package
- 🎓 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.
What We’re Looking For
At least 1 year of line cook full-service experience in a non–fast food restaurant setting
A team-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail
A commitment to quality food and service
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Schedule Options
- Full-Time Opportunities Available
- Schedule:
- Tuesday-Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (closing time could vary based on business needs)
- Hours will adjust in April 2027
Location
The Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center
- 961 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584
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.