Line Cook (KAL)

Civitas Senior Living; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next Day Pay Access

Work-Life Balance

Exclusive Discounts

Referral Rewards

Career Growth

Continued Learning

Comprehensive Benefits

Awards & Recognition

Job summary

Civitas Senior Living's Arabella of Kilgore community is seeking a Cook who loves crafting meals, plating with flair, and delivering top‑notch cuisine for residents. Join a team devoted to flavor, care, and teamwork in a supportive kitchen.

You will follow recipes, maintain temperature and sanitation records, manage inventory with the Chef, and help organize the kitchen while upholding hygiene standards. Ongoing training and growth opportunities are available, with benefits and a welcoming work

Qualifications

• Have experience as a Cook or Chef in a restaurant or similar setting.
• Embrace positivity, endurance, and continuous learning.
• Value quality, creativity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned meals following established recipes and gastronomic standards; plating and presentation.
• Maintain temperature charts and food safety records; adhere to sanitation protocols and quality control.
• Notify the Chef of inventory needs and participate in streamlined kitchen operations.
• Uphold Civitas standards in personal grooming and kitchen hygiene.
• Assist in organizing the kitchen, food storage, dish room, and other culinary areas to foster collaboration.
• Ensure a first‑in, first‑out food rotation system with proper dating and organization.
• Assist Chef Manager/F&B Director to grow kitchen efficiency and offer staff training opportunities.
• Follow all sanitation, food handling protocols, safety policies, and meet regulatory requirements.

Job description

Community: Arabella of Kilgore

Address: Kilgore, TX

Unleash Your Culinary Passion – Join Our Community as a Cook!

Are you a culinary enthusiast eager to craft delightful dishes? Do you possess a flair for food presentation and a commitment to kitchen excellence? At our Community, we're seeking a Cook who's inspired by creativity, teamwork, and top‑notch cuisine. Experience a fulfilling career, not just a job, and enjoy perks that enrich both your professional and personal life.

Cook Position Highlights:

• Culinary Mastery: Prepare assigned meals following established recipes and gastronomic standards. Showcase your flair for plating and presentation.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Maintain temperature charts and food safety records. Adhere to sanitation protocols and quality control.
• Inventory Management: Notify the Chef of inventory needs and participate in streamlined kitchen operations.
• Professional Appearance & Hygiene: Uphold Civitas standards in personal grooming and kitchen hygiene.
• Kitchen Collaboration: Assist in organizing the kitchen, food storage, dish room, and other culinary areas. Foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation.
• Food Freshness: Ensure a first‑in, first‑out food rotation system, verifying proper dating and organization for optimum freshness.
• Skill Development: Assist Chef Manager/F&B Director to grow kitchen efficiency and offer staff training opportunities.
• Regulatory Adherence: Follow all sanitation, food handling protocols, safety policies, and meet regulatory requirements.

Join Our Culinary Team If You:

• Have experience as a Cook or Chef in a restaurant or similar setting.
• Embrace positivity, endurance, and continuous learning.
• Value quality, creativity, and teamwork.

Cook's Perks, Programs, and Benefits:

• Next Day Pay Access: Financial flexibility to support your life.
• Work-Life Balance: No late nights, consistent scheduling, generous Paid Time Off.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access 300,000 Travel, Restaurant, and Retail Discounts.
• Referral Rewards: Unlimited employee referral bonuses!
• Career Growth: Frequent training and promotion opportunities.
• Continued Learning: Education reimbursement programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Awards & Recognition: We are a certified Great Place to Work!

Our Mission: Passionate Service. Passionate Cleanliness. Passionate Care.

Embrace your passion for cooking and become part of our culinary family. Opportunities for creativity, growth, and success await.

As a condition of employment at a Civitas Senior Living community, all new hires will be asked to complete a screening process as required by state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of this process. Residency within the State that this Community/Location operates in is a condition of employment.