Line Cook Per Diem

Belmont Village Senior Living; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

More predictable schedules

Comprehensive benefits

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a per diem Line Cook to cover 2–3 shifts weekly, including weekends, in our restaurant-style dining program. You will prepare meals from scratch, plate with care, and ensure consistent quality in a professional kitchen setting.

You’ll work in a team-focused environment that values hospitality, resident satisfaction, and adherence to recipes, timelines, and safety standards. This role requires reliability and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months Line Cook experience in a high volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards.
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation.
• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times.
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction.

Skills

Line Cook experience

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

(Per Diem) Looking to cover 2 to 3 shifts per week to include a weekend day. As a Line Cook at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents and guests in our restaurant-style dining program. Working in a professional commercial kitchen, you'll be responsible for food preparation, cooking, plating, and maintaining the quality and presentation standards that create an exceptional dining experience.

WHY CULINARY PROFESSIONALS LOVE BELMONT VILLAGE

• Use your culinary talents in a restaurant-style dining environment
• More predictable schedules than many traditional restaurant kitchens
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing investment in your development
• Supportive teams who take pride in exceptional hospitality
• Comprehensive benefits and a stable, award-winning workplace

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation
• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Minimum of 6 months Line Cook experience in a high volume restaurant setting
• Proven success with basic Culinary skills such as knife handling, accurate measurements and cooking methods
• Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of applicable post-offer pre-employment screenings, which may include a job-related background check, drug screening, physical examination, and TB testing, consistent with applicable laws.

About The Company

Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities, with more than 5,000 employees and 5,000 units. Our 35 locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning independent, assisted living and memory care programs. We are proud to collaborate with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. Belmont Village is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and South Florida. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2018 and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living.

Benefits Available

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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