Cook

Looking for a well established cook with a minium of 3-5 years experience. Five days a week. No late shifts 11:00am-7:30pm• Set up a station according to the guidelines provided by the chef, sous chef, or lead cook.• To prepare high quality food items by following the recipes as well as the presentation guidelines in such way that it should surpass the expectations of the residents and guests.• To make sure that the special requests made by the residents and guests are being delivered by adhering to the safety and quality standards• To stock and maintain the food stations.• To make sure that all the food that is being sent out is inspected properly before it moves out of the kitchen• Line cook ensures that he/she is updated with knowledge of menu and of every food product that is being served in the restaurant.• They make sure that all the sanitation standards are being followed strictly from time to time.• They are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the work area before and after the shift.• Line cook may need to do some additional duties as requested by the manager or lead and may be required to do cleaning of the surfaces, sweeping of the floors, covering, and storing the food material, etc.• They are involved in every aspect of cooking, right from setting up the workstation, bringing in the food items and arranging the utensils to cutting of vegetables, meat, etc., and ensuring that quality food is served within no time with absolutely no compromise on taste and quality of food that is being served. The presentation skills and sanitation standards are equally important.• At the end of the shift, makes sure that all workstations are cleaned, and that the unused food is wrapped and stored properly.Essential Skills and Abilities• The basic and the most vital skill is that the line cook should have excellent cooking skills with strong customer service skills.• They should be skilled at handling various food and kitchen equipment.• They should be ready to do repetitive tasks, follow the opening and closing procedures, instructions, and should be able to juggle different types of work while working in a high pace work environment.Our hospitality-based care services and superstar employees (like you!) inspire new and creative ways of doing business and serving our residents and their families. Our employees are the heart of Leisure Care communities, working to make our communities feel just like home. Our teams work together to bring premier dining, personalized fitness, and engaging activities to older adults while also making a profound difference in the lives of our residents and their families.With the best benefits in the biz, you can build your dream job while knowing your work matters - and have a lot of fun doing it! But don't just take our word for it. Our teams agree! We're a certified Great Place to Work and ranked among Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services!We are now seeking a team-oriented, experienced Cook to join our team!What you'll do:As the Cook you will be responsible for daily food production. Perform basic food preparation items, i.e. stocks, soups and vegetables.Understand residents' preferences and makes them a priorityPerform tasks error free and meet quality standards and follows menu specifications. What you'll bring:1 - 2 years' cooking experience is preferred. Above average food production skillsFood Handler or ServSafe Certificate What we offer:Our full-time benefits package is one of the best in the business. We offer it all: Medical, Dental and VisionEarly Wage Access (access to earned wages when needed!)401(k)10 days vacation & 1 hour sick leave earned for every 30 hours worked.Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave6 Holidays2 Float HolidaysFlexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)Meal DiscountsTuition AssistanceShort Term DisabilityTerm Life InsuranceTerm AD&DCritical IllnessHospital IndemnityApply today! Leisure Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.JB.0.00.LN

Created: 2025-03-06