Line Cook / Chef de Partie AM/PM - Prime Gastonia

Prime Senior Management LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Complimentary meals

Provided uniforms

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Balanced culinary environment

Job summary

Prime Independent Living in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Chef de Partie / Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare from scratch, maintain quality, and help deliver the Prime dining experience to our residents.

This role supports a busy kitchen, emphasizes teamwork, and offers full-time and part-time hours. Responsibilities include cooking from established recipes, maintaining safety and sanitation, and collaborating with leadership to deliver memorable meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen or hospitality setting.
• Strong cooking techniques and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Commitment to scratch cooking, quality ingredients, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh meals from scratch using established recipes and standards.
• Execute menu items with consistency in quality and presentation.
• Follow portioning, plating, and preparation standards.
• Assist with daily features, seasonal menus, and special dining events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor ingredient quality and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure smooth meal service.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Hospitality

Education

Food Handler Certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Chef de Partie / Line Cook | Full-Time & Part-Time

Join the Team Behind the Prime Experience!

At Prime Independent Living, we believe great food brings people together! From thoughtfully prepared meals to beautiful presentation and exceptional service, dining is an essential part of the experience we create for our residents each day.

We're looking for a passionate, dependable Chef de Partie / Line Cook who takes pride in their craft, appreciates the art of cooking from scratch, and thrives in a collaborative kitchen. If you love creating memorable meals, value a strong team environment, and want to bring your culinary talents somewhere they truly make a difference, you might be the perfect fit for Prime!

About the Role

As a Chef de Partie / Line Cook, you'll play an important role in delivering the Prime dining experience through fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and consistently exceptional meals. Working alongside our culinary team, you'll help bring our menus to life while maintaining the quality, presentation, and hospitality standards that make dining at Prime something special.

What You'll Do

Bring Our Menus to Life

• Prepare and cook fresh, flavorful meals from scratch using established recipes and culinary standards.

• Execute menu items with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation.

• Follow established portioning, plating, and preparation standards.

• Assist with daily features, seasonal menus, and special dining events.

Maintain Culinary Excellence

• Ensure food is prepared and served safely, efficiently, and on time.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.

• Monitor ingredient quality, inventory levels, and supply needs.

Support the Team

• Collaborate with fellow culinary team members to ensure smooth, efficient meal service.

• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership and coworkers.

• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen environment built on teamwork and mutual respect.

• Take pride in creating meals that enhance the everyday experience of our residents.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, or hospitality environment.

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.

• A passion for scratch cooking, quality ingredients, and beautiful presentation.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.

• The ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment.

• A positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and team-first mindset.

• Food Handler Certification (required).

• ServSafe Certification (preferred).

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• A genuine appreciation for hospitality and serving older adults.

Why Prime?

At Prime Independent Living, we know that exceptional experiences begin with exceptional people. We believe in creating a workplace where team members feel appreciated, supported, and proud of the difference they make each day.

Our culinary team enjoys the opportunity to focus on quality, creativity, and meaningful hospitality in an environment that offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional restaurant industry.

Our benefits and perks include:

• Competitive pay

• Complimentary meals

• Provided uniforms

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)

• 401(k) retirement plan (full-time)

• Paid time off (full-time)

• Full-time and part-time opportunities

• A more balanced culinary environment than traditional restaurant settings

Join Prime Independent Living - Where Every Meal Is Part of the Experience!

Whether you're preparing a resident's favorite dish or putting the finishing touches on a beautifully plated meal, your talents help make every day at Prime a little more special.

If you're ready to bring your passion for cooking to a team that values quality, creativity, and genuine hospitality, we'd love to meet you.