Line Cook- Full Time + Benefits (Glenaire)

Kintura; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k)

Wellness Center

Employee referrals

Team-oriented workplace

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Glenaire in Cary, NC is seeking an experienced Line Cook for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with benefits. Join a professional kitchen team dedicated to high-quality meals for residents, with emphasis on consistency, teamwork, and service.

You will work weekends and holidays, preparing meals from standardized recipes, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of general cooking experience or 1 year of institutional/high-volume cooking experience.
• Experience working on a kitchen line.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and produce consistent, high-quality food.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed.
• Experience with therapeutic diets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Work the hot line while ensuring food is cooked properly, served at the correct temperature, and presented attractively.
• Taste and check prepared foods for quality and consistency.
• Follow safe food-handling, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Keep workstations, refrigerators, storage areas, and kitchen equipment clean and organized.
• Properly operate and care for kitchen equipment.
• Assist with food production planning, receiving, inventory, and supplies as needed.
• Communicate equipment or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Work closely with chefs and other culinary team members to provide excellent service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, professional kitchen environment.

Skills

General cooking experience

Kitchen line

Food safety

Follow recipes

Teamwork

English proficiency

Therapeutic diets

Job description

Position:Line Cook- Full Time + Benefits (Glenaire)

Location: Cary, NC

Job Id:2896

# of Openings:1

Line Cook – Full Time + Benefits

Glenaire | Cary, NC
Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Weekend Availability Required

Love Cooking but Want Something More Stable Than Restaurant Life?

Glenaire is looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team! If you enjoy preparing great food, working with a strong team, and taking pride in what comes out of your kitchen, we’d love to meet you.

At Glenaire, you’ll prepare fresh, high-quality meals for our residents in a professional kitchen environment where consistency, teamwork, and service matter.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare high-quality meals according to standardized recipes and production schedules
• Work the hot line while ensuring food is cooked properly, served at the correct temperature, and presented attractively
• Taste and check prepared foods for quality and consistency
• Follow safe food-handling, sanitation, and storage procedures
• Keep workstations, refrigerators, storage areas, and kitchen equipment clean and organized
• Properly operate and care for kitchen equipment
• Assist with food production planning, receiving, inventory, and supplies as needed
• Communicate equipment or maintenance concerns promptly
• Work closely with chefs and other culinary team members to provide excellent service
• Maintain a clean, safe, professional kitchen environment

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years of general cooking experience OR 1 year of institutional/high-volume cooking experience
• Experience working on a kitchen line
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and safe food-handling practices
• Ability to follow recipes and produce consistent, high-quality food
• Dependable, organized, and able to work well as part of a team
• Strong attention to quality, cleanliness, and food safety
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed
• Experience with therapeutic diets is a plus

Why Join Glenaire?

Glenaire is a Continuing Care Retirement Community dedicated to enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those we serve. Our culinary team plays an important part in creating an exceptional experience for our residents every day.

We offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance at a low cost for you and your family
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility
• Access to our Wellness Center and free wellness programs
• Employee referral program
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace
• A mission-driven organization where your work makes a difference

Ready to Join Our Kitchen Team?

If you’re an experienced cook looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with great benefits and a strong team environment, apply today!