Line Cook - Senior Living Kitchen, Gourmet Prep

Covenant Living Communities & Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center access

Voluntary benefits package

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities & Services, Inc. is seeking a Line Cook to accurately prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold foods for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special events in a Senior Living/Healthcare environment.

You will follow standardized recipes, ensure high quality and maintain sanitation per organization and regulatory standards. The role requires a High School diploma, a current Food Handler’s Permit and 3–4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit required.
• ServSafe training beneficial.
• State sanitation certificate required.
• 3–4 years of related cooking experience.
• Experience with basic kitchen equipment preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knife experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods to order according to menus.
• Operate grill station and serve a la carte items.
• Maintain sanitation in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Attend allergy and foodborne illness training and apply safety principles.
• Record temperatures and monitor production to plan quantities.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Reading skills

Time management

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Current Food Handler’s Permit

ServSafe certification

State sanitation certificate

Job description

Covenant Living Communities & Services, Inc. is seeking a Line Cook to accurately prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold foods for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special events in a Senior Living/Healthcare environment.

You will follow standardized recipes, ensure high quality and maintain sanitation per organization and regulatory standards. The role requires a High School diploma, a current Food Handler’s Permit and 3–4 years of related experience.