Senior Living Line Cook – Great Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability

PTO and six holidays

Job summary

Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia, IL is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, portion, and plate a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events. You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work under supervision to ensure high quality dining for residents.

The role requires 3–4 years' advanced food service experience, a high school diploma, and current food-handling permits. Excellent knife skills, teamwork, and reliability are essential in this healthcare dining setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation.
• Must read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Ability to use basic computer functions.
• Must be dependable, detail oriented and able to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods including breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events.
• Operates grill stations and general kitchen equipment.
• Ensures food safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance in all prep and service areas.
• Receives, stores and prepares ingredients; checks temperatures and production records.
• Plates and garnishes dishes with attention to presentation and portion control.

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Communication (verbal & written)

Read and follow recipes

Computer basics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Food Handler’s Permit

ServSafe training (beneficial)

State sanitation certificate

Job description

Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia, IL is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, portion, and plate a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events. You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work under supervision to ensure high quality dining for residents.

The role requires 3–4 years' advanced food service experience, a high school diploma, and current food-handling permits. Excellent knife skills, teamwork, and reliability are essential in this healthcare dining setting.