Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $12.25 - $15.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
full benefit plan
401k
No late shifts
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement benefits
Job Description
This job opportunity is with an esteemed assisted living facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and dining services to seniors, including those with dementia. The organization prides itself on fostering a compassionate environment where service-minded professionals can thrive. Known for its commitment to excellence, the facility maintains stringent policies to ensure residents receive meals that adhere to specific dietary needs while being palatable, nutritious, and visually appealing. The team-oriented workplace encourages collaboration and continuous learning within a supportive atmosphere focused on senior wellness and satisfaction.
We are currently seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our professional culinary team. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits plan and 401(k) retirement options. The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing food according to the approved menu, maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation, and ensuring that every meal meets quality expectations. Notably, this role involves no late shifts, making it ideal for candidates seeking balanced work hours.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to prepare a variety of meals, including soups, appetizers, entrees, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts that cater to regular and special diets for residents. You will also be involved in preparing food for special events and staff meals, ensuring that all dietary requirements and preferences are met. Responsibilities extend to supervising food storage, inventory management, and collaborating with the Dining Services Director and Sous Chef to align kitchen operations with organizational goals.
With a focus on sanitation and compliance, the Line Cook must maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, adhere to local codes, and ensure proper food handling practices. Those serving in this role will bring patience and adaptability to effectively work with elderly residents, including those cognitively impaired. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment efficiently. Candidates must be motivated, able to work independently, and possess necessary certifications such as Food Handler’s and First Aid. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for culinary professionals who want to make a meaningful difference by enhancing seniors’ dining experiences in a nurturing environment.
We are currently seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our professional culinary team. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits plan and 401(k) retirement options. The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing food according to the approved menu, maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation, and ensuring that every meal meets quality expectations. Notably, this role involves no late shifts, making it ideal for candidates seeking balanced work hours.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to prepare a variety of meals, including soups, appetizers, entrees, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts that cater to regular and special diets for residents. You will also be involved in preparing food for special events and staff meals, ensuring that all dietary requirements and preferences are met. Responsibilities extend to supervising food storage, inventory management, and collaborating with the Dining Services Director and Sous Chef to align kitchen operations with organizational goals.
With a focus on sanitation and compliance, the Line Cook must maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, adhere to local codes, and ensure proper food handling practices. Those serving in this role will bring patience and adaptability to effectively work with elderly residents, including those cognitively impaired. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment efficiently. Candidates must be motivated, able to work independently, and possess necessary certifications such as Food Handler’s and First Aid. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for culinary professionals who want to make a meaningful difference by enhancing seniors’ dining experiences in a nurturing environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a cooking or kitchen role preferred
- Valid Food Handler's certification or ability to obtain
- Valid First Aid certification or ability to obtain
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform kitchen tasks
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and adapt to assisted living environment
Job Qualifications
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including fax machine, copier, and telephone
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
- Ability to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
- Ability to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize tasks and projects
- Ability to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow and carry out written or oral instructions
- Ability to analyze, solve and respond to problems or concerns
- Ability to count and perform moderately complex math problems
- Ability to read, write and speak English and to interact and communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, physicians, health care professionals, residents, and their families
- High motivation and ability to work independently
- Ability to obtain and maintain valid first aid certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain valid Food Handler's certification
- Good physical health verified by a health screening including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test as required
Job Duties
- Prepare and cook all food items and meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes ensuring all meals and food prepared are of high quality, palatable and appetizing
- Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, events, etc
- Prepare soups, appetizers, entrees, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts for both the regular and special diets for the residents, as well as the meals served to the staff and all special events requiring food service
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served
- Make only authorized food substitutions and consult with and advise Dining Services Director or Sous Chef on menu changes
- Prepare food and serve in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures
- Report any incidents or infractions to Sous Chef or Dining Services Director
- Inspect special diet requests and orders to assure that the correct diet is being served
- Plan the timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
- Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency
- Estimate food requirements and controls serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers
- Ensure that the next day's items are in stock and pulled and thawing under refrigeration as dictated by the menus
- Open or close kitchen as dictated by department scheduling
- Ensure co-workers arrive in a timely manner and notify the supervisor or Manager on Duty of any staff call offs, tardiness, or absences
- Assist, when requested, in the purchasing, inventory, checking in and storing of food and supplies
- Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are organized and maintained at adequate levels at all times
- Work closely with the Sous Chef and Dining Services Director in specifying and selecting food products
- Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly organized/arranged at all times
- Responsible for all cleaning items assigned and/or posted on daily/weekly checklist and those assigned by the Sous Chef or Dining Services Director
- Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies
- Responsible for the labeling, dating, safely storing, and efficient use of all items within the kitchen's inventory
- Record temperatures of coolers and freezers as required by company policy
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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