Line Cook - Full Time

LASELL VILLAGE INC • Newton, MA

17h • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Lasell Village is seeking an experienced and motivated AM Line Cook to join our culinary team! Lasell Village operates a scratch kitchen with a la carte, restaurant-style dining program. As a Line Cook, you will play an important role in our daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality meals while maintaining excellent standards for flavor, presentation, sanitation, and consistency. We are looking for someone passionate about food who takes pride in their work and can work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Requirements

• ServSafe® certification
• 3 years of experience
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Thrive in a team environment and work well with others.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food orders are received and stored according to guidelines
• Knowledge of all menu items and dietary needs for residents in independent living, Lasell Studios, or Lasell House
• Knowledge of plate presentation and preparation of all menu items (cooking and plating times)
• Rotate, label, and date all stock in the refrigerator and freezer to ensure no waste due to spoilage
• Communicate with fellow line cooks, executive chef, and sous chef on a daily basis for proper pars and production requirements when needed in specified workstations
• Responsible for advising supervisor of shortages and outages
• Organize and perform work assignments to meet proper quantities while maintaining quality standards within the necessary time frame
• Practice sanitary methods as prescribed by federal and state codes when storing food and paper supplies
• Ensure all workstations are being maintained in a clean and organized fashion
• Follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Points) guidelines when receiving all the incoming orders
• Receive incoming food and paper supplies, ensure they are of high quality; refuse any substandard items.
• Ensure that the storage areas are kept clean, neat and orderly
• Responsible for the preparation of meals for the dining room, café, Lasell House and Lasell Studios
• Responsible for the preparation of special functions.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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