Line Cook

Belmont Village Lp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals from scratch, ensuring excellent presentation and taste. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating culinary skills and a commitment to exceptional hospitality. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the dining experience of seniors, all while working in a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere. If you have a passion for cooking and serving, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Career Growth and Training Programs

Employee Support Program

Exclusive Discounts from Leading Retailers

Complimentary Continuing Education Courses

Celebration of Employee Milestones

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Line Cook in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from scratch following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Knife Handling

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Shifts will vary from 8AM-4PM, 10AM-6PM, and 11AM-7PM.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Line Cook at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will perform multi-functional duties related to food preparation, set-up, service and clean-up in our senior living community commercial kitchen. The Line Cook helps to maintain a high quality of food preparation and presentation using company recipes to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents and their guests. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

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
• All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.

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.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

• Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
• BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
• Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
• Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
• Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
• Referral bonus opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

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.