We are a 2022 Top Workplace in the D.C. region, according to The Washington Post! Join our work team that includes members who represent nearly 70 countries. You’ll make connections that last a lifetime!

At Goodwin Living, we feel deeply connected to our work. We create meaningful relationships and have opportunities to grow our skills. We come from all around the world yet share the following qualities (that we hope you share, too!):

• Compassion that is rooted in a love of people
• Ambition to make a difference in the lives of others
• Desire to be a part of a mission-driven team

About the Position

At Goodwin Living, our cooks provide a pleasurable dining experience for residents by preparing high quality food. They manage all aspects of food preparation and production in an environment that meets sanitation guidelines. 

This position pays $20/hr-$23/hr and we are asking for someone who can work weekends

Job Duties

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen station.

• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks. 

• Plating prepared foods based on the chef’s guidance. 

• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.

• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.

Job Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience as line cook in a Health Care Facility is a plus 

Dining Services at Goodwin Living  

Be surrounded by people who love what they do. Goodwin Living Dining Services team members work in a warm, welcoming environment. In Dining Services, you’ll have the opportunity learn and grow, and you’ll develop meaningful relationships with your coworkers and with the residents of our communities. Whether you seek to build a career in hospitality and dining services, or supporting your next move, by joining our Dining Services team, you’ll be an important part of our mission of service. 

A sampling of our many benefits

At Goodwin Living, our employees have a great benefits package worth up to $10,000 a year!

• Health/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Fitness Center
• Free Meals
• DailyPay *NEW*- track your earnings after every shift and get paid instantly for the hours you've already worked.

About Goodwin Living

Goodwin Living has been uplifting the lives of older adults and those who care for them since 1967. Based in Northern Virginia, we are a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, committed to exceptional service and personalized care. Our family of services includes three senior living life plan communities, an innovative continuing care at home program, health care services such as hospice, home health and rehabilitation therapy, and the Goodwin Living Foundation.

Goodwin Living provides a supporting and enriching work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as an AARP Employer Pledge Signer.