Line Cook-1

About the Role

As a Line Cook, you will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. This role involves producing small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques, and preparing food for residents in a Senior Living/Healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook to order foods requiring short to mid-level preparation time, including operating a grill station and serving customers à la carte.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper quantities and consistent high quality.
• Read food orders or receive verbal instructions to prepare and cook food according to patron requirements.
• Provide high-quality service to customers and follow basic recipes or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving various food items.
• Operate kitchen equipment to measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, and shred ingredients, and trim meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production and requisition supplies.
• Attend allergy and foodborne illness training and apply food safety principles to food preparation and sanitation.
• Receive, move, and lift foodstuffs and supplies, and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• Take and record temperatures, correct discrepancies, and prepare foods according to production sheets.
• Complete all prep items according to prep sheets and plate food with attention to appearance and garnish.
• Produce small to large batch goods using advanced classical cooking techniques.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment, following all regulatory rules and procedures.
• Assist with setups, break down and clean serving lines, and properly store and label food items with appropriate dates.
• Comply with company safety and risk management policies, participate in safety meetings and training, and attend designated programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit is required; ServSafe training is beneficial.
• State sanitation certificate.
• 3-4 years of related and advanced food service and cooking experience.
• Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment and intermediate to advanced knife skills.

Skills

• Extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, recipes, and safety practices unsupervised.
• Basic computer skills.
• Cordial and congenial demeanor with residents; dependable, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, handle multiple tasks, and react calmly in emergencies.
• Patience and compassion for senior adults, with consideration for their comfort, safety, and belongings.
• Ability to set priorities, manage time efficiently, and maintain a neat work area.
• Adherence to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, and healthcare professionals.
• Flexibility to work holidays and varied hours.

Physical Requirements

• Lift or carry equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling/pushing, and extended periods of walking/standing.
• Stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel, or crouch for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Adequate sight and hearing to meet job responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• Exposure to heat/cold during support of outside activities.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $14.01 - $18.44 per hour. Factors influencing pay include job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and internal/external equity considerations.

Benefits

For full-time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, tuition assistance, scholarships, employee assistance program, legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, and pet insurance.