Line Cook The Residence at Brookside

Paycom - ATS; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Residence at Brookside in Avon, CT, part of LCB Senior Living, is seeking a Line Cook for part-time and per diem work. You will support dining programs, prepare meals according to recipes, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment to meet high resident expectations.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare, a high school diploma or GED, and Serve Safe Certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred and Serve Safe Certification.
• 1–3 years of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare preferred.
• Ability to read recipes, production guides, and logs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and menus.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean, safe, and sanitary at all times.
• Assist with opening/closing of the kitchen and with special events.
• Document temperatures and maintain cleaning schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!LCB Senior Living is hiring Line Cooks at The Residence at Brookside. Apply today for immediate consideration!**PART-TIME & PER DIEM**Wage band: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour based on years of experienceWhat We Offer:Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One!HealthVisionDental401kPaid Time OffHoliday PayPart-Time Associates (24- 29 hours):Paid Time OffHoliday PayWork with an Amazing Team!Possibility for tuition reimbursementRewarding role working with seniorsEssential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.Work closely with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.Able to assist Culinary Director with the supervision of culinary staff.Assist with the preparation and execution of the LCB Dining enhancement programs.Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.Ensures that all food is received, stored and prepared according to company standards.Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to food service director or assistant food service director.Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.LCBs Non-Discrimination Policy:LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities areprovided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.Job Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to build positive and strong relationships with associates, coworkers and residents.Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service, ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities, accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff, shares job knowledge or resident information with other experienced staff, shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed, give and welcome feedback, operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner, and knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules and logs.Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment. Serve Safe Certification. Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.Experience: Previous experience in health care or hospitality setting is preferred.Certificates/Licenses: Serve Safe CertificationPhysical Demands:Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.Visual and auditory acuity.Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.