Line Cook (SACH)

Civitas Senior Living•Sachse, TX

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares assigned meals according to established recipes and gastronomic standards, with attention to plating and presentation. The role maintains temperature charts and food safety records, follows sanitation and quality-control practices, and supports inventory management by notifying the Chef of needs. The Cook helps organize the kitchen, food storage, dish room, and other culinary areas, and ensures food is dated, organized, and rotated using a first-in, first-out system. The position supports kitchen efficiency and staff development in collaboration with the Chef Manager/F&B Director, including offering training opportunities. The Cook must follow food-handling, sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements and uphold Civitas standards for personal grooming and kitchen hygiene. The role is part of a collaborative culinary team focused on quality, creativity, and service. Employment is contingent on completing required state-regulation screening, and residency in the state where the community is located is required.

Requirements

Experience as a Cook or Chef in a restaurant or similar setting.
Positivity, endurance, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Value quality, creativity, and teamwork.
Residency in the state where the community is located is required.
Successful completion of screening required by state regulations as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare assigned meals according to established recipes and gastronomic standards.
Plate and present food.
Maintain temperature charts and food safety records.
Follow sanitation protocols and quality-control practices.
Notify the Chef of inventory needs and participate in efficient kitchen operations.
Help organize the kitchen, food storage, dish room, and other culinary areas.
Ensure food is properly dated, organized, and rotated using a first-in, first-out system.
Assist the Chef Manager/F&B Director with improving kitchen efficiency and providing staff training opportunities.
Follow sanitation, food-handling, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain personal grooming and kitchen hygiene in accordance with Civitas standards.