Evening Line Cook - Gourmet Senior Living Kitchen

LCS; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA options

FSA options

Life and Disability coverage

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Identity & Fraud Protection

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company match

Referral Bonus Program

PTO

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leaves

Employee Assistance Program

Safe and clean work environment

Birthday Celebration

Service Tenure Awards

Monthly Employee Engagement Activities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

THE FORUM is recruiting a hospitality-focused Line Cook to join our team. The Line Cook assists in preparing all food while maintaining the highest quality standards and safe handling of ingredients.

Must be able to work at all production stations including Ridge Hot Line, Ridge Pantry, Bistro Line, and during special events. The role requires strong knowledge of meat, seafood, and poultry fabrication, plus the ability to produce soups and sauces.

Qualifications

• Two years of line cooking experience in a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living setting preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bulk production items including clean, cuts fruits and vegetables and prepares salads, fruit plates, condiments.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary workspace in compliance with health and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assists with receiving deliveries and organizes dry storage, walk-ins, and freezer using proper rotation.
• Assists dishwashers with dishwashing, cleaning duties, and receiving.
• Stores all food items properly and follows proper rotation to avoid spoilage.
• Follows instructions on daily production sheets.
• Maintains personal hygiene and adheres to dress code.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

Skills

Meat fabrication

Seafood fabrication

Knife skills

Sauces and soups

Sauté, poach, fry, broil

Buffet display prep

POS system

English communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

THE FORUM is recruiting a hospitality-focused Line Cook to join our team. The Line Cook assists in preparing all food while maintaining the highest quality standards and safe handling of ingredients.

Must be able to work at all production stations including Ridge Hot Line, Ridge Pantry, Bistro Line, and during special events. The role requires strong knowledge of meat, seafood, and poultry fabrication, plus the ability to produce soups and sauces.