Line Cook

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow your career through Rouxbe Online Culinary School training

Transportation Assistance

Free meal each shift

PTO and volunteer hours

401k with company match

Comprehensive benefits packages

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas is looking for a passionate Line Cook. In this role, you’ll contribute to our innovative Signature Dining Programs, preparing high-quality meals while ensuring adherence to safety and presentation standards. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00 - $21.00 based on experience, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff, and comes with diverse growth opportunities within a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of cook-to-order experience.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize your culinary skills to create high-quality dishes.

Skills

Cook-to-order experience

Culinary skills

Ability to work in varying temperatures

Job description

Location: Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Line Cook if you’re passionate about great food, teamwork, and have culinary experience. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to our innovative Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and crafting chef-inspired dishes.

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour, based upon experience

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 for Full-time position - Recruiter will provide details

Weekend & Holiday availability

Start times range from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

What we offer

• Grow your career through Rouxbe Online Culinary School training
• Transportation Assistance
• Free meal each shift
• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize your culinary skills to create high-quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

What you will need

• Minimum of 1 year of cook-to-order experience
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.