Line Cook

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their team in a vibrant senior living environment. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting a variety of meals, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. You will work closely with residents, providing exceptional customer service while adhering to sanitation guidelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while honing your culinary skills in a supportive and dynamic kitchen environment. If you are passionate about food and service, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related food service and cooking experience preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit and State sanitation certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold food items for residents.
• Maintain sanitation standards and ensure high-quality food service.
• Handle inventory and prepare meals for special diets.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Sanitation Principles

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Effective Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handler’s Permit

Servsafe Training

State Sanitation Certificate

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Computer Skills

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The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for various meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. Produces small to large batch goods using classical cooking techniques.

Responsible for food preparation for residents in a Senior Living / Healthcare environment, following standardized recipes to ensure high quality and consistency. Maintains sanitation standards in accordance with organizational, federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

Food preparation

• Prepares and cooks foods requiring short to mid-level preparation time.
• May operate a grill station and serve customers at an a la carte service.
• Follows applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service.
• Reads food orders and prepares food accordingly.
• Provides high-quality customer service.
• Follows recipes for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and serving various food products.
• Uses kitchen equipment to measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, and trim ingredients and meats.
• Checks production and keeps records to plan and requisition supplies.
• Attends food safety training and applies principles of sanitation.
• Handles inventory, moves, and lifts foodstuffs, and prepares meals for special diets.
• Records temperatures and corrects discrepancies.
• Prepares all foods for meals according to production sheets and completes prep items.
• Plates food with attention to appearance and garnish.
• Produces batch goods using classical techniques.

Cleaning, Storage, and Sanitation

• Sanitizes workstations and equipment following regulations.
• Assists with setup, breakdown, and cleanup of food areas.
• Labels, stores, and dates food items properly.

Safety and Risk Management

• Follows safety and risk policies.
• Participates in safety meetings and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs as required.

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit required; Servsafe training beneficial; State sanitation certificate required.
• 3-4 years of related food service and cooking experience preferred.
• Experience with kitchen equipment and knife skills preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of kitchen environment and food prep.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to read instructions and follow safety and recipe guidelines.
• Basic computer skills.
• Cordial, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and react calmly in emergencies.
• Patient and compassionate with residents.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Maintains neat work area and adheres to dress code.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation principles.
• Ability to socialize and work well with diverse persons.
• Flexibility to work holidays and varied hours.

Physical Requirements

• Lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, and standing/walking.
• Ability to see and hear adequately for job duties.
• Extended standing for up to 8 hours.
• Exposure to heat/cold during outside activities.

For full-time employees, benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability coverage, PTO, holidays, 403(b) plan, and additional voluntary benefits.

Visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org for more info.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion.