Cook

The Hill at Whitemarsh; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

403(b) with Partial Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Hill at Whitemarsh, located in Lafayette Hill, PA, seeks a full-time cook to join our creative culinary team. Ideal candidates will possess a strong culinary background, particularly in fine dining environments, and are committed to delivering exceptional food quality.

This role involves preparing meals, supporting the dining management team, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience working on hot line.
• Commitment to excellence in food quality.
• Professional demeanor and timely production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and portion standards.
• Establish food service production line for timely meal preparation.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Support Executive Chef in overseeing the line staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Experience in fine dining

Service oriented mindset

Ability to work in a team

Education

Culinary Degree Preferred

Job description

COOK - FULL TIME - WEEK DAYS/EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

The Hill at Whitemarsh is an upscale retirement community located in a beautiful setting in Lafayette Hill, PA. Our dining program has an outstanding reputation, and we are seeking an individual to bring culinary talent to a professional creative team. Candidates with experience in fine dining restaurants, country clubs, upscale hotels or similar settings are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Culinary Degree Preferred
• Experience working on hot line
• Experience in fine dining atmosphere – a definite plus
• Commitment to excellence in food quality
• Service oriented mindset
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to be part of a collaborative team
• Satisfy resident needs
• Provide quality in sufficient amounts
• Ensure timely production
• Flexibility to work in all areas of kitchen

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes or as otherwise designated by servers within policy.
• Assist in establishing food service production line to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Actively support Dining Management in educating and enforcing The Hill at Whitemarsh and Dining Departments policies and procedures as well as Federal, State and local sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Support Executive Chef in the oversight of a well-trained line staff.
• May assist by performing other kitchen duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Day Care
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 403(b) with Partial Match
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Events

The Hill at Whitemarsh is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.