Line Cook

Broadview at Purchase College; Purchase (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a unique senior learning community, where culinary creativity meets hospitality. As a Line Cook, you will play a pivotal role in preparing delicious meals while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for residents. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team under the guidance of experienced chefs. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you'll contribute to a culture that values every individual's contribution. If you have a passion for cooking and serving others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Reduced price employee meals

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
• Experience in various cooking techniques and styles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Cook food items using various methods to meet specified standards.
• Ensure high-quality dishes are served consistently.

Skills

Successful communication and teamwork skills

Variety of cooking techniques

Knowledge of ethnic and regional cooking styles

Experience with meat, fish, seafood, and poultry fabrication

Ability to multitask

Ability to work under pressure

Sensitivity to dietary needs

Following standardized recipes

Initiative and focus on quality

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Culinary Education

4 years of consistent prior working experience

Job description

Broadview at Purchase College

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is slated to open to residents in the 3rd quarter 2023.

INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE:

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided SAGE CARE training. Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, The Line Cook will:

1. Set up and stock food items and other necessary supplies required for their designated station.
2. Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, pureeing, mixing, and preparing sauces and soups.
3. Prepare cold appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and cold food displays.
4. Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
5. Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
6. Clean and sanitize cooking surfaces at the beginning and end of the shift.

This is a full-time position with shifts to be determined; and requires day, evening, weekend and/or holiday flexibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Successful communication and teamwork skills.
2. Employ a variety of cooking techniques and styles.
3. Knowledge of ethnic and regional styles of cooking.
4. Demonstrated experience with meat, fish, seafood, vegetable, and poultry fabrication.
5. Ability to multitask and work in a variety of stations and areas.
6. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment in a calm professional manner.
7. Sensitive to specific dietary needs and requests.
8. Ability to follow standardized recipes consistently.
9. Ability to take initiative, be pro-active and focused on quality and excellence.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests:

• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We make you feel important.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to detail.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Assuring their station is set for both morning and evening services.
2. Reviewing and following assigned production lists.
3. Ensure each dish that is served is of the highest standard and quality.
4. Ensure that all products are properly rotated, labeled, dated, and stored correctly.
5. Following all proper procedures for cooling, re-heating, and cooking to proper temperatures.
6. Maintaining responsibility for their work area – but also understanding that together everyone is responsible for the entire cleanliness and orderliness of the entire back of the house operation.

The hourly range for this opportunity is $20.50 to $22.50.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. HS Diploma.
2. Formal Culinary education and/or equivalent training.
3. Preference given to candidates with multi-unit operations and/or equivalent dining styles.
4. 4 years of consistent prior working experience.
5. A demonstrated passion for our mission, principles, quality, and hospitality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language.
2. Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others.
3. Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.
2. Pushed and pulls up to 50 lbs.
3. Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally.
4. Sits, stands and walks frequently.
5. Ability to work in both cold and heated kitchen environments.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Reduced price employee meals