Line Cook, Part-Time

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.
• Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques.
• May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• Assists with set ups. Break down and clean up serving lines and other food areas.
• Properly record and label, with appropriate dates and store properly.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training and applies principles of food safety to food preparation and sanitation practices.
• May perform fast food cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers.
• Well Versed in scratch cooking and baking trained in IDDSI Cleaning, Storage and Sanitation.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.
• State sanitation certificate.
• 4-5 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 (verbal and written, English).
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Basic functions of a computer.
• Cordial and congenial with residents.
• Dependable, detail oriented, organized, and good follow through.
• Able to manage time efficiently.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards.
• Knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.
• Able to work with all persons and get along with them.
• Able to work on some holidays and flexible hours.

Skills

• Ability to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling / pushing, and extended periods walking and/or standing.
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Able to work in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.

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.
• Variety of voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Compensation Pay Range $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $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

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