Line Cook

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health support

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks a dependable Line Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents and guests in a restaurant-style dining program. In a professional commercial kitchen, you will handle food preparation, cooking, plating, and uphold standards of quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates have knife skills, experience following recipes to spec, and an understanding of food safety. Shifts vary; early mornings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months Line Cook experience in a high volume restaurant setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation
• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

Skills

Knife skills

English communication

Team orientation

High-volume line cook experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

(Full Time) Varying Schedule and Shift

As a Line Cook at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents and guests in our restaurant-style dining program. Working in a professional commercial kitchen, you'll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, plating, and maintaining the quality and presentation standards that create an exceptional dining experience.

We're seeking dependable, team-oriented professionals who take pride in their work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong knife skills, experience preparing multiple menu items to recipe standards, an understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities during meal service while delivering exceptional hospitality.

WHY CULINARY PROFESSIONALS LOVE BELMONT VILLAGE

• Restaurant-Style Dining – Use your culinary talents in a hospitality-focused dining environment.
• Meaningful Guest Relationships – Build lasting connections with residents and guests while creating memorable dining experiences for familiar faces.
• Stable Schedules & Consistent Volume – Enjoy dependable schedules and consistent dining volumes in a well-established senior living community.
• Career Growth & Development – Take advantage of ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and investment in your professional growth.
• Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside dedicated professionals who take pride in exceptional hospitality and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Stability – Join an award-winning organization that offers competitive health and wellness benefits and invests in your long-term stability.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation
• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Minimum of 6 months Line Cook experience in a high volume restaurant setting
• Proven success with basic Culinary skills such as knife handling, accurate measurements and cooking methods
• Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of applicable post-offer pre-employment screenings, which may include a job-related background check, drug screening, physical examination, and TB testing, consistent with applicable laws.

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities, with more than 5,000 employees and 5,000 units. Our 35 locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning independent, assisted living and memory care programs. We are proud to collaborate with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. Belmont Village is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and South Florida. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2018 and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full‑time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.