Line Cook

Covenant Living • Mercer Island, WA

37d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate and dependable Line Cook to join our culinary team in a high-quality Senior Living dining environment where hospitality, creativity, and resident experience truly matter. This is more than a traditional line cook position — it’s an opportunity to create restaurant-quality meals that bring comfort, joy, and connection to our residents every single day. In this role, you’ll prepare and present a wide variety of fresh hot and cold menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. Our kitchen values scratch cooking, strong technique, teamwork, consistency, and elevated presentation. From small-batch features to large-volume production, you’ll use a broad range of classical and modern cooking techniques while working alongside a supportive culinary team.

Requirements

• Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper kitchen procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Current Food Handler Permit required
• ServSafe certification or sanitation training preferred
• 3–4 years of professional cooking or food service experience preferred
• Experience working in high-volume kitchens, restaurants, senior living, healthcare, or hospitality environments is a plus
• Strong understanding of kitchen equipment, food preparation, and production flow
• Intermediate to advanced knife skills preferred
• Passion for cooking, hospitality, and creating memorable dining experiences
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to work independently while also thriving within a team environment
• Comfortable following recipes, production schedules, and safety procedures with minimal supervision
• Professional communication skills and positive attitude
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to multitask in a busy kitchen setting
• Compassionate and respectful toward senior residents and guests
• Ability to remain calm and professional during high-volume service periods
• Basic computer and kitchen documentation skills
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, and movement throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work safely in both hot and cold kitchen environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in high-volume kitchens, restaurants, senior living, healthcare, or hospitality environments is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced knife skills preferred
• ServSafe certification or sanitation training preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and plate high-quality menu items with consistency and attention to detail
• Execute recipes and production sheets to maintain proper yields and exceptional food quality
• Assist with daily meal service as well as special events, holiday meals, and catered functions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with company, federal, state, and local regulations
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built on professionalism, respect, and teamwork
• Prepare and cook high-quality menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events
• Execute recipes, production sheets, and daily prep lists with consistency and attention to detail
• Prepare foods using a variety of classical and modern cooking techniques, from small-batch to large-volume production
• Accurately portion, plate, garnish, and present food in an appealing and professional manner
• Operate grills, sauté stations, prep stations, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with specialty meals, modified diets, and resident dietary needs
• Taste and evaluate products throughout production to maintain quality and consistency
• Monitor food temperatures and follow all food safety and sanitation procedures
• Assist with inventory, receiving deliveries, product rotation, and storage organization
• Support bakery, batch cooking, and special event production as needed
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and service to residents, guests, and team members
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented attitude in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Contribute to creating an elevated dining experience that reflects pride in quality and presentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times
• Follow all federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations and sanitation standards
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food products
• Assist with kitchen setup, breakdown, and cleaning of service areas and equipment
• Participate in ongoing safety, sanitation, and foodborne illness prevention training

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
• Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

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