Part Time Line Cook

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Carol Stream, IL

23d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Line Cook accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events. The role prepares food for residents in a senior living or healthcare environment, follows standardized recipes to ensure proper quantities and consistent quality, and maintains sanitation in accordance with organizational standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position prepares food to order, may serve customers at an à la carte or grill station, and operates kitchen equipment under supervision or instruction. It also involves completing preparation and production sheets, plating orders, managing and recording food temperatures, receiving and storing supplies, and preparing meals for customers with special diets. The Line Cook cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment, follows safety and risk-management procedures, and participates in required training. This is a part-time role. The position may require work on some holidays and flexible hours. The employee works primarily in a controlled, temperate environment but may encounter heat or cold while supporting outdoor activities. Physical duties include lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking, and bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, or other postures as needed. The role may require standing for up to eight hours.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current Food Handler’s Permit.
State sanitation certificate.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with residents and staff.
Ability to read and understand written instructions, follow safety practices, and read and follow recipes without supervision.
Ability to use basic computer functions.
Extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation.
Intermediate to advanced knife skills.
Knowledge and understanding of food safety, sanitation, food preparation, and serving principles.
Dependability, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision, handle varied tasks, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to react calmly in emergencies and demonstrate patience and compassion toward senior adults.
Ability to maintain a neat work area and a well-groomed appearance in compliance with organizational standards, state food codes, dress code, and kitchen uniform requirements.
Ability to work on some holidays and flexible hours.
Ability to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and to walk or stand for extended periods, including up to eight hours.
Adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

Three to four years of related and advanced food-service and cooking experience is desired.
Training in ServSafe is beneficial.
Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, cook, and present food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events.
Prepare and cook foods to order, including foods requiring short- to mid-level preparation time; serve customers at an à la carte station or operate a grill station as needed.
Prepare food according to recipes, product directions, customer instructions, and applicable standards and regulations.
Use kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients and prepare fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and fish.
Taste products, review menus, estimate food needs, monitor production, and maintain records to plan production and requisition supplies and equipment.
Prepare foods for meals according to production sheets and complete prep items according to prep sheets.
Plate food as ordered, attending to appearance and garnish.
Prepare meals for customers requiring special diets and may select recipes or prepare bakery items.
Receive, move, and lift food and supplies; record and label items with appropriate dates and store them properly.
Take and record food temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies.
Attend allergy and foodborne-illness training and apply food-safety principles to preparation and sanitation practices.
Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment in accordance with regulatory rules and procedures.
Assist with setups and break down and clean serving lines and other food areas.
Comply with company safety and risk-management policies and procedures and participate in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.
Attend designated classroom and virtual training programs.
Provide high-quality service and interact considerately and compassionately with residents, staff, families, visitors, vendors, healthcare professionals, and the community.