Line Cook
Belmont Village Senior Living · Glenview, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About The Role
As a Line Cook at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents and guests in our restaurant-style dining program. Working in a professional commercial kitchen, you'll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, plating, and maintaining the quality and presentation standards that create an exceptional dining experience.
Why Culinary Professionals Love Belmont Village
- Use your culinary talents in a restaurant-style dining environment
- More predictable schedules than many traditional restaurant kitchens
- Career growth opportunities and ongoing investment in your development
- Supportive teams who take pride in exceptional hospitality
- Comprehensive benefits and a stable, award-winning workplace
Your Typical Responsibilities
- Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards
- Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation
- Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously
- Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
- Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times
- Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Professional, pleasant and team-oriented attitude
- Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
- Minimum of 6 months Line Cook experience in a high volume restaurant setting
- Proven success with basic Culinary skills such as knife handling, accurate measurements and cooking methods
- Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
Additional Information
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of applicable post-offer pre-employment screenings, which may include a job-related background check, drug screening, physical examination, and TB testing, consistent with applicable laws.