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Cafe Cook

LifeSpire


Job Location:

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Café Cook

Can you see yourself working on a beautiful cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community

At The Chesapeake in Newport News Virginia residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith servant leadership stewardship integrity peace of mind innovation and joy.

Ifyou are looking to make a difference wed love to talk to you!

The Cold Prep prepares to serve all cold foods and deserts and daily set up of the salad bar. We are seeking a very special candidate for this important role!We offer perks such as free meals team member appreciation events flexible scheduling and generous paid time off. We have a strong 70-year reputation for workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!

Benefits:

  • Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling & generous PTO plan
  • Supportive environment to grow your career
  • 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
  • First dollar generous contributions to HSA accountsplusa match!
  • Amazing residents team members and leaders!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for maintaining the operations of the café.
  • Attending to the food and beverage needs of our residents guests and employees.
  • Promptly obtaining & preparing orders.
  • Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control in food preparation and serving.
  • Follow menus provided making changes only with the consent of the supervisor.
  • Makes prepares and serves sandwiches and salads according to café recipes.
  • Makes prepares and serves baked goods hot cereals breakfast items and grilled items.
  • Follows daily and weekly duties.
  • Prepare and serve at the proper time sufficient quantity of food to meet the service requirement.
  • Maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas.
  • Responsible for keeping café area clean neat and orderly.
  • Responsible for operation and maintenance of the cash register and handling of café income.
  • Maintains professionalism when not assisting customers; avoids eating sitting reading watching TV or any other activities that are not work-related
  • Participate in cleaning of cooking area and other kitchen equipment and facilities.

We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.


Required Experience:

IC


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Registered Dietitian Part-time Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers! Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on l...

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