Line Cook (PRN)

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a fine dining experience
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicate needs to Director of Culinary Services or assistant Director of Culinary Services
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration, and freezer
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies
• Aid in the preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals
• Attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs
• Connect and help residents transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement at every level of interaction
• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service
• Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities
• Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff
• Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed
• Give and welcome feedback
• Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Up to 20 days PTO in the first three years