Part Time Line Cook

Covenant Living • Carol Stream, IL

22d

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 in a senior living or healthcare environment. The role prepares food for residents, follows standardized recipes to ensure appropriate quantities and consistent quality, and maintains sanitation in accordance with organizational standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Line Cook prepares foods to order, may serve customers at an à la carte station or operate a grill, and follows recipes and verbal or written instructions. Duties include preparing ingredients, cooking and plating food, checking production and temperatures, planning production needs, recording information, requisitioning supplies, and preparing meals for people with special diets. The position also involves receiving and moving inventory, cleaning and sanitizing workstations and equipment, setting up and breaking down food service areas, and following safety and risk-management procedures. The role may require work on 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with residents and staff.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices and recipes without supervision.
• Ability to use basic computer functions.
• Intermediate to advanced knife skills.
• Ability to work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision and handle varied tasks.
• Dependability, attention to detail, organization, follow-through, patience, compassion, and ability to set priorities and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies and be considerate of residents’ comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
• Ability to work and socialize effectively 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, and pushing, and to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel, or crouch while performing duties; ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours.
• Adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe training.
• Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present food for meals and special or catered events.
• Prepare foods to order, potentially at an à la carte or grill station, following recipes and verbal or written instructions.
• Prepare and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food products using appropriate techniques.
• Wash, peel, cut, and shred produce; trim and cut meat, poultry, or fish; measure and mix ingredients; and operate kitchen equipment.
• Read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, maintain records, and plan production and supply needs.
• Prepare meals for customers requiring special diets and follow applicable food-service standards and regulations.
• Attend allergy and foodborne-illness training and apply food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Take and record food temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies.
• Prepare foods according to production sheets and complete prep items according to prep sheets.
• Plate food as ordered, with attention to appearance and garnish.
• Receive inventory and move or lift foodstuffs and supplies.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment in accordance with regulatory rules and procedures.
• Assist with setups and break down and clean serving lines and other food areas.
• Record and label food with appropriate dates and store it properly.
• Comply with company safety and risk-management policies and procedures; participate in safety meetings, training, and hazard assessments.
• Maintain an orderly work area and comply with grooming, dress-code, and kitchen-uniform requirements.
• Work with limited direct supervision and prioritize tasks while providing considerate service to residents and others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees).
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance (for full-time employees).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays (for full-time employees).
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match (for full-time employees).
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits including life insurance, AD&D, tuition assistance and scholarships, employee assistance program, legal services, home and auto insurance, a discount purchasing program, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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