Line Cook

Avenirmemorycarelittlerock; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living company is looking for a dedicated Line Cook to join their kitchen team in Nashville. The role involves preparing meals following recipes and food safety standards, collaborating with team members, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and previous cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and communicate in primary language.
• Must lift up to 40 pounds and be able to stand for 6 hours.
• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily food preparation and following recipe specifications.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen stations and equipment.
• Works collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Teamwork

Tools

Safety and Sanitation Knowledge

Food Handling Procedures

Job description

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• Must be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills.
• Is organized and able to think and act quickly and effectively.
• Retains self-composure.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and timing.
• Must set high standards, be quality conscious, and have an eye for detail.
• Must take pride in personal appearance and have a sense of dedication to his/her job.
• Must display integrity and honesty in all aspects of his/her employment.
• Responsible for the daily preparation of food items in various areas of the kitchen.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains stations using good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Understands how to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
  
  
  

Description

• Must be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills.
• Is organized and able to think and act quickly and effectively.
• Retains self-composure.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and timing.
• Must set high standards, be quality conscious, and have an eye for detail.
• Must take pride in personal appearance and have a sense of dedication to his/her job.
• Must display integrity and honesty in all aspects of his/her employment.
• Responsible for the daily preparation of food items in various areas of the kitchen.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains stations using good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Understands how to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate in, read, write, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations as they relate to recipe execution.
• Must be able to stand and exert mobility for periods up to 6 hours in length.
• Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, and etc. weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must have an understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Must possess finger dexterity to use small tools adeptly.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must have the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, and all other employees.
• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred.
  
  
  

Additional Information

Duties

• Prepares, according to our standards and recipes, all products in the station to which he/she is assigned.
• Assists other line cooks when necessary.
• Communicates clearly and efficiently with other kitchen receives information and feedback from them on their needs, and takes action based on observation and information received.
• Observes quality of food in his/her station, taking all necessary actions to ensure our standards.
• Works as a team with all of our personnel.
• Takes responsibility for efficient food presentation and proper cooking times.
• Maintains kitchen equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by a manager.
  
  
  

Knowledge

• Specials menu abbreviations, Safe food temperatures, Cook times, Plate presentation, Proper portions/weights, Station procedures, Equipment operations, Menu items, knife handling skills, local and State health codes, Kitchen sanitation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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