Line Cook(FT- 2787)

The Forum at Rancho San Antonio; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability coverage

Voluntary Insurance options

Competitive benefits and 401(k) with 2

Referral Bonus Program – up to $500

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday Celebration

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Mission‑driven workplace

Job summary

The Forum at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino, CA is seeking a hospitality focused Line Cook to join our team. The Line Cook assists in preparing all food while maintaining the highest quality standards and safely handling ingredients across multiple production stations.

Applicants should have strong meat, seafood, and poultry knowledge, and be able to produce soups and sauces. Weekend and holiday availability is required, with a 12:00pm–8:30pm shift.

Qualifications

• Knowledge for the preparation of dressings, vinaigrettes, cold/hot sauces, and soups.
• Ability to proficiently prepare buffet display items such as cheese, fruit, crudité, charcuterie.
• Advanced knife skills including proper use of guide hand and classic cuts (brunoise, dice, julienne, rough chop).
• Proficient in cooking: sauté, poach, fry, broil.
• Proficient in the production of soups and sauces including mother sauces and derivatives.
• Proficient in meat butchery and seafood fabrication.
• Ability to use Point of Sale system (POS).
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bulk production items including cleaning, cutting fruits and vegetables and prepares salads, fruit plates, condiments, etc.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary workspace in compliance with all health and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assists with receiving deliveries, puts away deliveries when needed, and assists with the organization of dry storage, walk‑ins, and freezer using proper rotation practices.
• Assists dishwashers as needed/assigned with dish and ware washing, general cleaning duties, and receiving.
• Stores all food items properly and follows proper rotation practices to avoid spoilage and waste.
• Follows instructions on daily production sheets.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Attends in‑service training and education sessions as assigned.

Skills

Sauce prep

Buffet display

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Soups & sauces

Meat/Seafood prep

POS experience

English proficiency

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Description

When you work at THE FORUM, you have a front‑row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

THE FORUM is recruiting for a hospitality focused Line Cook to join our team! The Line Cook assists in preparing all food while maintaining the highest quality standards. Ensures safe handling of all food and ingredients. Possesses strong knowledge of Meat, Seafood, and Poultry fabrication. Ability to successfully produce all basic soups and sauces. Ability to comfortably work at all production stations such as the Ridge Hot Line, the Ridge Pantry, the Bistro Line, Special Events, and Holiday Events.

Compensation

Hourly Wage: $24.37–$31.19.

Weekend Shift Differential Pay: $2.00 per hour.

Shift Schedule: 12:00pm–8:30pm. Must be available to work on the weekends and holidays.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability coverage (basic and voluntary)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Identity & Fraud Protection, and Pet Insurance
• Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match
• Referral Bonus Program – up to $500 per referral
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays and Bereavement Leaves
• Employee Assistance Program & a safe and clean work environment
• Birthday Celebration, Service Tenure Awards and Monthly Employee Engagement Activities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• A warm, engaging, and mission‑driven workplace where your impact truly matters

Responsibilities

• Prepares bulk production items including cleaning, cutting fruits and vegetables and prepares salads, fruit plates, condiments, etc.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary workspace in compliance with all health and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assists with receiving deliveries, puts away deliveries when needed, and assists with the organization of dry storage, walk‑ins, and freezer using proper rotation practices.
• Assists dishwashers as needed/assigned with dish and ware washing, general cleaning duties, and receiving.
• Stores all food items properly and follows proper rotation practices to avoid spoilage and waste.
• Follows instructions on daily production sheets.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Attends in‑service training and education sessions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge for the preparation of dressings, vinaigrettes, cold/hot sauces, and soups.
• Ability to proficiently prepare buffet display items such as cheese, fruit, crudité, charcuterie.
• Advanced knife skills including proper use of guide hand and classic cuts (brunoise, dice, julienne, rough chop).
• Proficient in cooking: sauté, poach, fry, broil.
• Proficient in the production of soups and sauces including mother sauces and derivatives.
• Proficient in meat butchery and seafood fabrication.
• Ability to use Point of Sale system (POS).
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Minimum of 2 years of basic line cooking experience within a high‑quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living industry preferred.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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