Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
401k program with company match
Tuition Assistance
First-time homebuyer program
$21/hr
Job Description
Garden Spot Village is a vibrant senior living community that celebrates life with purpose, opportunity, and a commitment to quality living for its residents. It has developed a unique culture that focuses not just on the traditional aspects of senior living and retirement, but rather on fostering a welcoming environment where residents thrive through engagement and new opportunities. The community’s heritage, mission, and core values enable it to deliver highly personalized care and support, continually adapting to the evolving needs of its residents while emphasizing dignity, respect, and the joy of living. Garden Spot Village provides a rich lifestyle experience with a variety of services and amenities that enhance the quality of life for older adults. This community pride stems from a deep dedication to serving residents and their families, making Garden Spot Village not only a place to live but a vibrant community to call home.
The role of Line Cook at Garden Spot Village is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about delivering high-quality food experiences in a dynamic kitchen setting. This is a full-time position that requires dedication, skill, and a commitment to excellence as part of the dining services team. The Line Cook will work primarily at The Terrace, an exciting new restaurant concept within Garden Spot Village that features a seasonally crafted menu inspired by fresh ingredients and creative culinary techniques. This position is vital in ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards of taste, quality, and presentation while respecting dietary needs and preferences.
As a Line Cook, you will be responsible not only for cooking but also for assisting with food preparation, inventory management, and leading dining services personnel as needed. The job demands a strong understanding of recipes, cooking methods, and food safety guidelines, including compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards such as HACCP policies. The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision is essential, especially in performing advanced cooking duties and managing food ordering aligned with menu requirements. You will be expected to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and create a positive dining experience for residents and guests alike. Advanced knife skills and experience with large quantity cooking techniques are highly valued in this role.
Working hours are full-time, five days a week, with alternating weekend shifts including Sundays, reflecting the operational needs of a busy dining establishment. Garden Spot Village offers competitive compensation at $21 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, a 401K program with company match, tuition assistance, and a first-time homebuyer program. The community also supports staff development through ongoing training and values teamwork, initiative, and a friendly, professional approach to customer and team interactions.
At Garden Spot Village, you’ll find a supportive workplace culture that promotes diversity and inclusivity, reflecting its commitment as an equal opportunity employer. The opportunity to join a team focused on purpose-driven service in a respected senior living environment makes this Line Cook position a rewarding career choice for culinary professionals seeking to make a positive impact through their skills in a unique and inspiring setting.
The role of Line Cook at Garden Spot Village is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about delivering high-quality food experiences in a dynamic kitchen setting. This is a full-time position that requires dedication, skill, and a commitment to excellence as part of the dining services team. The Line Cook will work primarily at The Terrace, an exciting new restaurant concept within Garden Spot Village that features a seasonally crafted menu inspired by fresh ingredients and creative culinary techniques. This position is vital in ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards of taste, quality, and presentation while respecting dietary needs and preferences.
As a Line Cook, you will be responsible not only for cooking but also for assisting with food preparation, inventory management, and leading dining services personnel as needed. The job demands a strong understanding of recipes, cooking methods, and food safety guidelines, including compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards such as HACCP policies. The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision is essential, especially in performing advanced cooking duties and managing food ordering aligned with menu requirements. You will be expected to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and create a positive dining experience for residents and guests alike. Advanced knife skills and experience with large quantity cooking techniques are highly valued in this role.
Working hours are full-time, five days a week, with alternating weekend shifts including Sundays, reflecting the operational needs of a busy dining establishment. Garden Spot Village offers competitive compensation at $21 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, a 401K program with company match, tuition assistance, and a first-time homebuyer program. The community also supports staff development through ongoing training and values teamwork, initiative, and a friendly, professional approach to customer and team interactions.
At Garden Spot Village, you’ll find a supportive workplace culture that promotes diversity and inclusivity, reflecting its commitment as an equal opportunity employer. The opportunity to join a team focused on purpose-driven service in a respected senior living environment makes this Line Cook position a rewarding career choice for culinary professionals seeking to make a positive impact through their skills in a unique and inspiring setting.
Job Requirements
- Available to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to work closely with others in a spirit of cooperation, and identifies with and promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Garden Spot Village
- Knowledge of cooking procedures and large quantity recipes
- Able to prepare and serve food according to menus and recipes
- Must be willing to train and participate in ongoing staff development programs
- Displays initiative
- Graduate of food-related course helpful
- Ability to relate to and communicate with employees, residents, and the general public in a friendly and professional manner
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of cooking procedures and large quantity recipes
- Ability to prepare and serve food according to menus and recipes
- Graduate of food-related course helpful
- Ability to relate to and communicate with employees, residents, and the general public in a friendly and professional manner
- Must be willing to train and participate in ongoing staff development programs
- Displays initiative
- Ability to work closely with others in a spirit of cooperation, and identifies with and promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Garden Spot Village
- Available to work weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Complies with established policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practices including the Compliance Program Code of Conduct
- Follows Residents' Rights policies at all times
- Treats all information about residents, their condition and family as confidential
- Possesses an understanding and preparation of recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in our eating establishments
- Assists with the supervision of Dining Services personnel
- Prepares bakery items, takes and receives inventory, moves and lifts foodstuffs, and supplies and prepares meals for customers according to customer need or dietary restrictions
- Serves as lead cook by guiding, assisting, training, and assigning tasks
- Under minimal supervision, independently performs advanced cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers
- Advanced knife skills required
- Assists in food ordering, according to menu and department needs
- Prepares food and serves customers based on a seasonally crafted menu
- Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
- Reads food orders or receives verbal instructions on food required by patrons, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions
- Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
- Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures
- May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all GSV and regulatory rules and procedures
- Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times
- Performs all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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