Line Cook Jobs

About The Position

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 follow a recipe without supervision.
• 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 handle a variety of tasks.
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies and show patience and compassion toward senior adults.
• Ability to consider residents’ comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work area and a well-groomed appearance compliant with organizational and state food-code standards, including dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Ability to work and socialize with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, 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 job 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 is beneficial.
• Three to four years of related and advanced food service and cooking experience is desired.
• Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment is preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knife experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present food for meals and special or catered events.
• Prepare and cook foods to order; may serve customers at an à la carte station or operate a grill station.
• Follow recipes, product directions, menus, and verbal or written instructions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve food.
• Operate kitchen equipment and measure and mix ingredients; wash, peel, cut, and shred produce; and trim and cut meat, poultry, or fish.
• Estimate food requirements, check production, maintain records, plan production needs, and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Prepare meals for customers requiring special diets and complete meal and prep items according to production and prep sheets.
• Take and record food temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies.
• Plate food as ordered, paying attention to appearance and garnish.
• Receive, move, and lift inventory, foodstuffs, and supplies; properly label, date, and store food.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and follow applicable regulatory procedures.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and cleanup of serving lines and other food areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, company safety, and risk-management policies and procedures.
• Attend allergy and foodborne illness training, safety meetings, safety training, hazard assessments, and other designated training.
• Provide courteous, high-quality service to residents and customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services.
• Home and auto insurance.
• Discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.