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Covenant Living

Line Cook - Full - Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
403B retirement plan
fitness center access
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Tuition Assistance
Employee assistance program
legal services
Pet insurance

Job Description

Covenant Living is a distinguished senior living and healthcare organization committed to enriching the lives of its residents through quality care and compassionate services. With a focus on creating nurturing environments for older adults, Covenant Living provides a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and home health services. The company prides itself on maintaining high standards of care, adhering to regulatory guidelines, and fostering a supportive community where residents feel valued and comfortable. Covenant Living operates with a mission to inspire and serve, ensuring the well-being and dignity of its senior residents in every aspect... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma
  • current Food Handler's Permit
  • state sanitation certificate
  • 3-4 years of related and advanced food service and cooking experience desired
  • experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment preferred
  • intermediate to advanced knife experience
  • ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written
  • ability to read and follow a recipe unsupervised
  • ability to use basic computer functions
  • ability to work some holidays and flexible hours
  • ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
  • ability to stand for extended periods up to 8 hours
  • adequate sight and hearing

Job Qualifications

  • extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation
  • must be cordial and congenial with residents
  • dependable, detail oriented, and organized with good follow through
  • ability to work within standard policies and procedures and with limited direct supervision
  • ability to handle a variety of tasks and functions
  • ability to react calmly in emergency situations
  • ability to show patience and compassion to senior adults
  • considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security and belongings
  • ability to set and establish priorities
  • ability to manage time efficiently
  • maintains a neat and orderly work area
  • maintains a well-groomed appearance in compliance with organizational and state food code standards
  • demonstrates knowledge of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles
  • ability to work well with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, healthcare professionals and the community

Job Duties

  • prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short to mid-level preparation time
  • may prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station
  • 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 order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron and prepares and cooks food according to instructions
  • provides the highest quality of service to customers
  • follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food products for consumption in eating establishments
  • prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use
  • tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
  • attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training and applies principles of food safety to food preparation and sanitation practices
  • receive inventory, move, and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets
  • may produce some batch goods using basic cooking technique
  • take and record temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies
  • prepare all necessary foods for meal according to production sheets
  • complete all prep items according to prep sheet
  • plate food as ordered with attention to appearance and garnish
  • produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques
  • may select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets
  • typically performs fast food cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers
  • clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures
  • assist with set ups
  • break down and clean up serving lines and other food areas
  • properly record and label, with appropriate dates and store properly
  • complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
  • participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments
  • attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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