Senior Living Line Cook — Fresh, From-Scratch Meals

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and LTD

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% match

Fitness center use

Job summary

Covenant Living is hiring a Line Cook to accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold items for Meals, Specials, and Events in a senior living environment.

You will work with standardized recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and follow federal, state and local regulations while delivering high-quality meals with attention to presentation. Experience in a healthcare setting is valued.

Qualifications

• Required High school diploma.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.
• State sanitation certificate.
• Desired 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods with short to mid-level prep time.
• Operates a grill station and may serve customers.
• Prepares foods per federal, state, and corporate standards to ensure high-quality service.
• Reads orders or verbal instructions and prepares food accordingly.
• Maintains a high standard of sanitation and safety compliance.
• Reads recipes and uses production sheets to plan and portion accurately.
• Presents plated foods with attention to appearance and garnishing.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Recipe reading

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Covenant Living is hiring a Line Cook to accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold items for Meals, Specials, and Events in a senior living environment.

You will work with standardized recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and follow federal, state and local regulations while delivering high-quality meals with attention to presentation. Experience in a healthcare setting is valued.