Line Cook

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Bixby, OK

13d•$14 - $19

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares, portions, cooks, and presents hot and cold foods 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 maintain appropriate quantities and consistent quality, and maintains sanitation in accordance with organizational standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Line Cook prepares food to order and may serve customers at an à la carte or grill station. Duties include interpreting orders and instructions, preparing ingredients and a variety of dishes, monitoring product quality and temperatures, completing meal and prep-sheet requirements, plating food, and assisting with inventory and supplies. The position also cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment, assists with serving-line setup and cleanup, labels and stores food appropriately, and follows company safety and risk-management procedures. Work involves serving senior adults and may include preparing meals for people with special diets.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with residents and staff.
Ability to read and understand written instructions, follow safety practices, and independently read and follow recipes.
Ability to use basic computer functions.
Dependability, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision, handle varied tasks, react calmly in emergencies, and establish priorities.
Ability to manage time efficiently and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Ability to maintain a well-groomed appearance and comply with organizational and state food-code standards, dress code, and kitchen uniform requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of food safety, sanitation, food preparation, and serving principles.
Ability to work effectively with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other healthcare professionals, and the community.
Ability to work 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, pulling, and pushing, and to walk or stand for extended periods.
Ability to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel, or crouch while performing job duties.
Adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours.

Nice To Haves

Three to four years of related and advanced food-service and cooking experience desired.
ServSafe training is beneficial.
Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment preferred.
Intermediate to advanced knife skills.
State sanitation certificate.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, cook, and present food items for regular meal periods and special or catered events.
Prepare and cook foods to order, including potentially serving customers at an à la carte or grill station.
Follow recipes, product directions, verbal instructions, food orders, and applicable food-service standards and regulations.
Prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food products.
Operate kitchen equipment and prepare ingredients by measuring, mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, shredding, trimming, and portioning foods.
Taste products, review menus, estimate food requirements, check production, maintain records, and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
Prepare meals for customers requiring special diets and assist with receiving, moving, and lifting food inventory and supplies.
Attend allergy and foodborne-illness training and apply food-safety and sanitation practices.
Take and record food temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies.
Prepare foods for meals according to production sheets and complete prep items according to prep sheets.
Plate food as ordered, with attention to appearance and garnish.
Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment in accordance with regulatory procedures.
Assist with setup, breakdown, and cleanup of serving lines and other food areas.
Record and label food with appropriate dates and store it properly.
Comply with company safety and risk-management policies and procedures; participate in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.
Attend designated classroom and virtual training programs.
Provide courteous service and demonstrate patience and compassion toward residents.