Line Cook

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and daily prep list instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules for a population with diverse needs and preferences
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature, and is attractive and tasty
• Responsible for the preparation of menu items as assigned by the Sous and Executive Chef(s)
• Able to meet established food preparation times during busy meal periods
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food is stored per standards
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
• Attends in-service and department staff meetings
• Maintains an excellent and professional working relationship with supervisor(s), fellow employees, CEO, Management Team, residents, guests, and vendors

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently
• Must be detailed oriented and work as part of a team
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• communicate with residents while maintaining a professional attitude
• Attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, resident’s orders, and daily prep lists
• Must be able to multi-task and resolve issues simultaneously without sacrificing quality or safety
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least 2+ years of strong culinary experience required, preferably in a senior living, hospitality, or similar setting
• Must possess understanding of cooking methods, procedures, and proper knife handling skills
• Ability to perform repetitive motion such as reaching, bending, stooping and hand, wrist, and body movement on-line cutting/preparing food items
• Ability to lift up to a maximum of 40 lbs
• Ability to walk and stand 90% throughout shift

Culinary degree highly preferred

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance