Line Cook(FT)

Life Care Services • Cupertino, CA

7d

About The Position

THE FORUM is recruiting a hospitality-focused Line Cook to assist with preparing food while maintaining high quality standards and safe handling of food and ingredients. The role requires strong knowledge of meat, seafood, and poultry fabrication, and the ability to produce basic soups and sauces. The Line Cook works at production stations including the Ridge Hot Line, Ridge Pantry, Bistro Line, and special and holiday events.

This position is scheduled for the PM shift, 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., and requires availability to work weekends and holidays. The hourly wage is $24.37–$31.19, with a $2.00-per-hour weekend shift differential.

Requirements

• Knowledge of preparing dressings, vinaigrettes, cold and hot sauces, and soups.
• Ability to prepare buffet display items such as cheese, fruit, crudité, and charcuterie.
• Advanced knife skills, including proper use of the guide hand and classic cuts such as brunoise, dice, julienne, and rough chop.
• Proficiency in sautéing, poaching, frying, and broiling.
• Proficiency in producing soups and sauces, including mother sauces and derivatives.
• Proficiency in meat butchery and seafood fabrication.
• Ability to use a point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of basic line cooking experience in a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bulk production items, including cleaning and cutting fruits and vegetables and preparing salads, fruit plates, and condiments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary workspace in compliance with health and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, putting them away as needed, and organizing dry storage, walk-ins, and freezers using proper rotation practices.
• Assist dishwashers as needed or assigned with dish and ware washing, general cleaning, and receiving.
• Store food items properly and follow rotation practices to avoid spoilage and waste.
• Follow instructions on daily production sheets.
• Maintain acceptable personal hygiene and comply with the department dress code.
• Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
• Prepare food at production stations including the Ridge Hot Line, Ridge Pantry, Bistro Line, and special and holiday events.
• Handle food and ingredients safely while maintaining high quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Basic and voluntary life and disability coverage
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, identity and fraud protection, and pet insurance
• Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match
• Referral bonus program of up to $500 per referral
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safe and clean work environment
• Birthday celebrations, service tenure awards, and monthly employee engagement activities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed