Lead Cook Supervisor

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 70 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

Position is primarily responsible for supervision of kitchen operation and for preparing, supplying, and storing food items in accordance with standardized recipes, departmental procedures, and sanitary and safety guidelines

This position is paid $25/hr.

The schedule for this position is 11am-7pm it is 5 days a week with alternating weekends

• Performs tasting measures in accordance with departmental and health regulations to ensure appropriate preparation and temperature, freshness and tastefulness of all menu items.
• Safely operates all kitchen equipment and cutlery in the preparation of food, ensures equipment and utensils are cleaned according to sanitary guidelines, and monitors proper functioning of equipment.
• Follows established procedures for handling leftover foods and ensures supplies are clearly labeled and dated prior to storage. Consults with Executive Chef to ensure leftovers are used appropriately or discarded with approval.
• Interviews candidates for employment and makes hiring and termination decisions after consultation with Human Resources and DS Director.
• Encourages positive employee behavior and performance, provides constant feedback including timely completion of performance appraisals, and rewards employees appropriately.
• Identifies unacceptable performance and behavior, takes appropriate action within authority, holds employees accountable, utilizes progressive disciplinary procedures when appropriate, and maintains documentation. 
• Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to the Pledge and to the Quality Now Program.
• Takes responsibility for personal growth and continuous learning. 
• Encourages feedback from, maintains relations with, and monitors commitment of providing highest quality service to customers including residents, internal customers, and partners/suppliers.
• Prepares/cooks food items according to standardized recipes and daily production schedules for bulk and individual service, placing in appropriate serving containers.

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Three years food service experience preferred; minimum of one year required.
• At least three yeas supervisory experience preferred.
• Holds current Serv Safe Food Service Sanitation Certificate.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with staff, residents, and others.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must use discretion and independent judgment when performing job duties.

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!