CJD - Line Cook FT

Convivial Life Communities; Jensen Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Convivial Life Communities in Jensen Beach, FL is seeking a Line Cook to support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with meal preparation, kitchen leadership, and timely service for residents, guests and events. This is a safety sensitive position and involves interactions with residents and staff.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, culinary training or experience, and Food Safety certification. The position emphasizes strong customer service and may require supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree or several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
• Food Safety certified.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Chef and Sous Chef with culinary instructions and leads kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Operates food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs.
• Cleans and inspects kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Cabana at Jensen Dunes – Jensen Beach, FL 34957. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.25 hourly.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for leading employees with the preparation and distribution of food service to residents, guests and other events, as well as ensuring food preparation meets the established sanitation standards and food production guidelines. The Line Cook respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Functions

• Assists Chef and Sous Chef with culinary instructions and leads kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Operates food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs.
• Cleans and inspects kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions

• Move on foot to accomplish tasks, frequently moving from place to place within the unit, including bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching/ extending arms and hands above shoulder height.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25lbs. regularly, 30‑40lbs. frequently, and up to 75lbs. occasionally.
• Withstand temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator, walk‑in, and grill areas.
• Properly use and handle kitchen machinery including slicers, ovens, stove, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Spend 100% of the time standing, walking and climbing stairs with food items and dishes.
• Constantly communicate verbally with other employees in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Remain reliable, responsible, and dependable, fulfilling all obligations.
• Use speech recognition and clarity to understand and speak to customers and coworkers in English.
• Read and write work‑related documents in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree or several years of work‑related experience, on‑the‑job training, or vocational training.
• Food Safety certified.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.

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