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 produce small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques.

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 is required.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.
• 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 and ability to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
• 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.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Reading and following recipes.
• Using a computer.
• Handling a variety of tasks.
• Working in a kitchen environment.
• Adhering to safety practices.
• Managing time efficiently.
• Following company policies and procedures.

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&D, Tuition assistance and scholarships, Employee assistance program, Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, Pet Insurance.

Pay

$14.01 - $18.44 per hour. Reasonable Pay Estimate: $14.01 - $18.44 per hour. For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: 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, Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, Tuition assistance and scholarships, Employee assistance program, Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, Pet Insurance. For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.