Line Cook

cielaseniorliving; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciela Senior Living in Los Angeles seeks a dedicated Cook/Line Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring high standards of food safety and presentation. Ideal candidates are expected to have at least 1 year of food service experience, preferably in senior living or hospitality environments.

You will be responsible for all food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety regulations. The position emphasizes a strong commitment to customer service while upholding residents' rights and company standards. Joining our team offers a rewarding opportunity to impact seniors' lives in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s applicable food service experience.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers credentials.
• Ability to understand cooking techniques for all menu items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using safe food handling and preparation techniques.
• Ensure all foods are prepared according to Signature Dining standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

English proficiency

Food handling techniques

CPR/First Aid

Job description

About Ciela Senior Living:

Ciela offers seniors a state-of-the-art community which features incredible 360-degree views, expansive outdoor spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, light-filled residences, gourmet California cuisine, engaging activities and a robust wellness program designed by Los Angeles’ top health professionals.

Cook | Line Cook | Purpose:

To prepare meals as directed, utilizing appropriate food handling and preparation techniques and safe and sanitary practices.

Cook | Line Cook Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year’s applicable food service experience
• Previous experience in both hotel/restaurant and senior living settings preferred.
• Must have a strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to interpret menus and recipes and to communicate effectively with residents, families, other team members and vendors.
• Must meet all health-related and food handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Is able to prepare and understand techniques required to cook all items on the menu as instructed.
• Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, TB testing and criminal background check.

Cook | Line Cook Essential Functions:

Food Preparation

• Follows production sheets producing only amounts and items as directed.
• Follows recipes as instructed and follows proper procedures to cook all foods to Signature Dining standards.
• Ensures that all foods are prepared within allotted Signature Dining standards, while maintaining freshness and appropriate temperatures.
• Ensures that all foods are attractively presented as per Signature Dining standards.
• Responsible for proper food storage including covering, labeling, and dating all items, and placing in appropriate location of food storage areas.
• In the absence of the Director of Signature Dining or Sous Chef, may be called upon to oversee and direct other food service team members on an assigned shift.
• Ensures safe food handling technique at all times.
• Completes meal production records in an accurate and timely manner.

Kitchen Cleaning

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing their work areas and equipment before and after each use.
• Ensures that all kitchen surfaces including floors, counters, sinks, cabinets, and walk-in freezer and refrigerator remain clean and sanitary during assigned shift.
• Completes deep cleaning procedures according to deep cleaning schedule and as assigned by the Director of Signature Dining or Sous Chef.

Other

• Attends all required team member meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Upholds Residents’ Rights as defined by state regulations and by Company policy, at all times.
• Supports and upholds all other Company policies, and the service philosophy.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.