Line Cook

About the role

The Line Cook will prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. They will also prepare food for residents in a Senior Living / Healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short to mid-level preparation time.
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station.
• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
• Takes and records temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies.
• Plates food as ordered with attention to appearance and garnish.
• May produce some batch goods using basic cooking technique.
• Cleans, sanitizes workstations and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures.
• Assists with set ups. Break down and clean up serving lines and other food areas.
• Completes all prep items according to prep sheet.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit.
• State sanitation certificate.
• 3-4 years of related and advanced food service and cooking experience.
• Intermediate to advanced knife experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written, English).
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Ability to use basic functions of a computer.
• Patience and compassion towards senior adults.
• Ability to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to set and establish priorities.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work on some holidays and flexible hours.
• Able to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to work in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.

Skills

• Advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques.
• Basic operation of kitchen equipment.
• Reading and following recipes.
• Food safety and sanitation principles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

$17.52 - $23.06 per hour. Reasonable Pay Estimate: $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Schedule

Full-time schedule is available.