Line Cook

Erickson Senior Living; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rouxbe training

Transportation assistance

Free meal per shift

PTO & benefits

401k with match

Career growth

Wellness centers

Job summary

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Line Cook who loves great food and teamwork. You’ll contribute to our Signature Dining Programs, doing à la minute cooking and chef-inspired dishes. We offer $18.00-$21.00 per hour based on experience, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time.

Weekend/holiday availability required; start times range 11:00 am–12:30 pm. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with 3% match, PTO and growth opportunities as we expand

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cook-to-order experience

Weekend availability

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 - 12:30 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.

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Tallgrass Creek helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

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.