Restaurant Line Cook

Senior Living Communities Careers•Pawleys Island, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Lakes at Litchfield, we are a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®, dedicated to our philosophy of “People First, Always.” We are seeking a Full-time Qualified Cook to provide exceptional and consistent culinary service to our members and residents. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and contributing to a team that strives for excellence. We foster a culture of growth, teamwork, and collaboration, where your contributions are celebrated and your professional development is encouraged. Join us in enriching the lives of our residents and creating a lasting positive impact.

Requirements

Prior line cooking knowledge/experience.
Understanding of how to properly cook foods to a safe temperature.
Proficiency in basic cooking techniques (knife cuts, egg cookery, basic griddle cooking).
Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
Basic kitchen sanitation knowledge.
Understanding of the term “mis en place”.
Familiarity with basic kitchen policy and procedures (opening/closing lists, cleaning lists, prep lists).
Familiarity with filling out temperature logs for food and equipment.
Ability to calibrate a thermometer.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training a plus.

Responsibilities

Providing exceptional, consistent culinary service to members and residents.
Working collaboratively with front and back of the house team members.
Ensuring compliance with Senior Living Communities’/Wellmore standards for quality, presentation, and portion control.
Adhering to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
Following all safety protocols and consistently practicing a culture of safety.
Maintaining documentation of temperature charts and records.
Maintaining open communication and professional working relationships with all community departments and Home Office support teams.
Actively participating in planning and production meetings with the team.
Attending and actively participating in required in-service training and education programs.
Performing other duties as assigned and directed by the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services.