Line Cook

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Batavia, IL

4d•$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 provide proper quantities and consistent quality, and maintains department sanitation in accordance with organizational standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position prepares foods to order and for planned meal service, may work at an à la carte or grill station, and may prepare batch goods using basic or advanced classical cooking techniques. It also involves handling inventory and supplies, preparing meals for customers with special diets, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, and following food safety and workplace safety procedures. The role requires courteous, compassionate service to senior adult residents and effective collaboration with staff and others.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current Food Handler’s Permit.
State sanitation certificate.
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 read and follow recipes unsupervised.
Ability to use basic computer functions.
Dependability, attention to detail, organization, and good follow-through.
Ability to work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision and to handle varied tasks.
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations and demonstrate patience and compassion toward senior adults.
Ability to set priorities and manage time efficiently.
Ability to work 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, pushing, walking, and 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

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.
Intermediate to advanced knife experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, cook, and present foods for meals and special or catered events, following recipes, production sheets, and customer instructions.
Prepare and cook foods to order; serve customers at an à la carte station and operate a grill station as needed.
Use kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients and to wash, peel, cut, shred, trim, and prepare produce, meat, poultry, and fish.
Prepare soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, bakery items, and other food products; prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, keep records, and requisition supplies and equipment.
Attend allergy and foodborne illness training and apply food safety principles to food preparation and sanitation.
Receive, move, and lift foodstuffs and supplies; take and record temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies.
Plate food as ordered, with attention to appearance and garnish.
Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment, assist with setups, and break down and clean serving lines and other food areas.
Record, label, date, and properly store food items.
Comply with company safety and risk management policies and procedures, and participate in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.
Provide high-quality, considerate service to residents and maintain a neat, orderly work area and a well-groomed appearance in compliance with dress code and food code standards.