Line Cook | Upscale Dining | Full-Time Benefits

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

403(b)

Job summary

Covenant Living in Connecticut is seeking a full-time Line Cook to join our upscale dining team serving residents in a senior living community. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events while adhering to recipes and production sheets.

This role offers a stable schedule with 40 guaranteed hours, every other weekend off, and no late nights, plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Serv Safe certification preferred.
• 3–4 years of related cooking experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knife experience and knowledge of safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, schedules, and production sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and planned menus.
• Complete daily prep work and follow production sheets.
• Plate and present food with attention to quality and appearance.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and proper food storage and labeling.
• Support team members and contribute to smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dependable

Knife skills

Following recipes

Education

High school diploma

Serv Safe Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Food safety practices

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!As a full-time Line Cook, you'll enjoy 40 guaranteed hours each week, a consistent schedule, every other weekend off, and no late nights—with shifts ending by 8:30 PM at the latest. Our well-organized kitchen allows you to focus on preparing quality meals in an upscale dining environment. We also offer excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, annual pay increases, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.Position SummaryThe Line Cook accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents a variety of food items for residents during scheduled meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. This role supports high‑quality dining services in a senior living environment while maintaining safety, sanitation, and consistency.Essential ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook menu items according to planned menus and standardized recipesComplete daily prep work and follow production sheetsPlate and present food with attention to quality and appearanceFollow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standardsMonitor food temperatures and ensure proper storage and labelingMaintain a clean, organized work area and properly use kitchen equipmentSupport team members and contribute to smooth daily kitchen operationsEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:Required Degree: High school diplomaRequired Certificate: Serv Safe CertificationExperience:Desired is 3-4 years of related and advanced food service and cooking experience.Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment is preferred.Intermediate to advanced knife experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipmentUnderstanding of food safety and sanitation practicesAbility to follow recipes, directions, and production schedulesStrong teamwork and communication skillsDependable, organized, and able to manage tasks efficiently$1,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires#DiningCompensation Pay Range:$17.52 - $23.06 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet InsuranceFor more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.