Line Chef full time days

About the role

Full-time Line Cook position working 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. This role prepares entrees, soups, starches, vegetables, and salads according to established recipes and production guidelines for all areas of the community including team member dining and special functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items for residents, guests, and personnel, including meats, vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, therapeutic diet items, eggs, and cereals, following standardized recipes
• Completes all necessary prep for hot food lines and prepares batch cooking as required
• May prepare food "to order" for dining room service
• Assists as needed with desserts, breads, rolls, and other items
• Maintains high standards of quality food preparation and portion control in food preparation and serving
• Sets up serving line in accordance with departmental menus and procedures
• Maintains proper food storage of all foods by sealing, labeling, and dating items before placing in refrigerator or freezer
• Reviews and follows menus procedures and makes changes only in consultation with the Director of Dining Services or their designee
• Oversees and maintains walk-ins, refrigerators, and freezers
• Utilizes leftovers daily
• Ensures all knives and utensils are clean, sanitized, and properly stored when not in use; held in sanitizing solution when at workstation between uses
• Maintains wiping cloths free of food debris and visible soil, held in chemical sanitizer solution between uses
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety in food preparation area; handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Inspects foods and meats in storage; maintains sanitary conditions of floors, stoves, worktables, refrigerators, and freezers
• Works with Chef in menu planning and suggests changes when necessary in production or recipe
• Prepares food items for both independent and health care center production
• Makes daily inspection of kitchen and gives report to Chef
• Assists Chef with ordering food items for daily production
• Washes and cleans utensils and equipment utilized in production
• Reports repair and maintenance needs to supervisor
• Assists in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed
• May supervise assigned kitchen team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform mid-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu
• Strong knowledge and understanding of therapeutic food production, including custom orders
• Knowledge of Health Department Regulations related to food storage, preparation, and service in a retirement community setting
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment, including specialized equipment
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – word processing and spreadsheets

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• No licensure required
• Serv Safe Certification preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to taste and smell
• Exposure to heat and cold
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks
• Universal staffing requirements including weekends, evenings, holidays, and during inclement weather
• Exposure to the sights, sounds, and smells of a typical healthcare environment including persons with dementia
• Employees hired for this position will be required to follow company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs

Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays
• Holiday Pay for non-exempt team members
• PTO with Cash Out option available
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• One Paid Personal Day per year
• Free parking available
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EAP
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options available for individuals or families
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance available
• Immunizations available
• Tuition Assistance Program available
• Team Member referral bonus available
• Additional benefits available depending on location

Schedule

Full Time – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.