Line Cook

LCS; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Scholarships

PTO & Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

EV Charging Stations

Daily Pay

Engaging Work Environment

Job summary

Essex Meadows, a leading upscale residential care community in Essex, CT, seeks a Line Cook to prepare healthy, locally sourced dishes with herbs and vegetables. The role emphasizes cleanliness, food safety, and collaboration with dietary standards.

The position offers full-time hours, weekends and holidays as needed, and a broad benefits package including health, life, disability, 401(k), and paid time off. Competitive pay at $22.00/hr with daily pay option is available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization in the kitchen.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Prepare and serve menu cycles that meet nutritional/dietary criteria per local regulations.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy and efficiency in cooking preparation and production.
• Apply knowledge across all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Periodically visit residents to evaluate food service quality, quantity, temperature and appearance; implement revisions to improve service.
• Represent the community in a warm, inviting manner to support a positive marketing environment.
• Support a culture where business decisions and employee engagement drive revenue and occupancy.

Skills

English communication

Food prep & cooking

arithmetic & measurements

Job description

Position: Line Cook

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; Schedule to include days, weekends, holidays, and events as needed

Pay: $22.00/hr.

Location: Essex, CT

Who We Are

Upscale fine dining and casual venues in need of a Line Cook to execute a menu for our exclusive clientele.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Essex Meadows is looking for a cook with a passion for creating healthy, delicious food dishes with herbs, vegetables and fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

Position Overview

• Exemplify at all time Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operation organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Qualifications

• Some healthcare/hospital experience is preferred along with a positive personality and a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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