Line Cook

Covenant Living • Maryville, TN

5d

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 and healthcare environment, follows standardized recipes, and maintains consistent food quality. The Line Cook upholds sanitation and food-safety standards in accordance with organizational requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The position prepares foods to order and may serve customers at an à la carte or grill station. It involves following recipes and instructions; operating kitchen equipment; preparing ingredients and meats; monitoring food temperatures; completing production and prep sheets; plating food; and supporting residents with special dietary needs. The Line Cook also receives, moves, and stores inventory and supplies, and cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and serving areas.

The role requires effective communication and considerate service to residents, families, staff, and visitors. The employee must be dependable, organized, detail-oriented, able to manage priorities and time, and able to work with limited direct supervision. Work takes place primarily in a controlled, temperate environment, with possible heat or cold exposure during support of outside activities. The position may require working some holidays and flexible hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit.
• State sanitation certificate.
• Desired 3–4 years of related and advanced food-service and cooking experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation.
• Intermediate to advanced knife experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with residents and staff.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and recipes, follow safety practices, and follow a recipe without supervision.
• Ability to use basic computer functions.
• Dependability, attention to detail, organization, follow-through, patience, and compassion toward senior adults.
• 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, orderly work area and a well-groomed appearance in compliance with organizational and state food-code standards.
• Ability to adhere to dress-code and kitchen-uniform requirements and apply food-safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Ability to work with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other healthcare professionals, and the wider 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, pushing, and extended periods of walking or standing; may also need to sit, twist, squat, kneel, or crouch.
• Adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position; ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe training is beneficial.
• Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present food for meal periods and special or catered events.
• Prepare and cook foods to order, potentially at an à la carte or grill station, following recipes, menus, and verbal or written instructions.
• Prepare ingredients and food products by measuring and mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, shredding, trimming, and other kitchen preparation tasks.
• Prepare food for residents requiring special diets and follow applicable food-service standards and regulations.
• Taste products, estimate food requirements, check production, keep records, and requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Take and record food temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies.
• Prepare foods and prep items according to production sheets and prep sheets; plate food with attention to appearance and garnish.
• Receive inventory and move, lift, label, date, and properly store foodstuffs and supplies.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment, assist with setups, and break down and clean serving lines and other food areas.
• Attend allergy, foodborne illness, safety, and other designated training, and apply food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Comply with company safety and risk-management policies and participate in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.
• Provide courteous, compassionate service and consider residents' comfort, safety, security, and belongings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services.
• Home and auto insurance.
• Discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED