Full-Time Cook

StoryPoint; Schererville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Income protection

Job summary

StoryPoint in Schererville, Indiana is seeking a dedicated Line Cook for a full-time position. The role encompasses food preparation for residents and guests, adherence to standard recipes, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years of line cook experience. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and 401(k) are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years line cook experience and/or training.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents, guests, and employees.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure food freshness, cooking status, and proper seasoning.

Skills

Communication skills

Food preparation

Line cooking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Full-Time position: 5:30am-1:30pm and 10:30am-7pm.

Required Experience

• High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school.
• Minimum of three years line cook experience and/or training.
• Good communication skills required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents, guests, and employees.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared.
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages.
• Ensures freshness, cooking status, and proper seasoning of all foods served.
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift.
• Follows proper food rotation policies.
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude which supports a team environment.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• Knowledgeable of the resident rights, and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Maintain safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, sanitation, and security.
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Present professional appearance by wearing uniform and name tag.

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

Benefits

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work life benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.