Line Chef

Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring a Line Chef for full-time employment on the day shift. Brethren Village offers our Chefs an extra $1.00 per hour for weekend work, no late night work hours, and every other weekend and holiday off. Successful applicants will have at least 1 year of professional experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant, hotel, healthcare facility, college, or similar setting, or successful completion of formal training through a culinary program. Our Line Chefs have the opportunity to work in our full service restaurant open to the public, a Bistro, and in our healthcare facility kitchen, under the guidance of an Executive Chef. Our Line Chefs also assist with large catered events and fine-dining functions. Line Chefs have the opportunity to propose new menu items, and create a variety of dishes using various techniques. Work Schedule: Applicants must be able to work every other Saturday, Sunday, and holiday, and during the week. Full-time, benefits-eligible, 40 hours per week : Early m orning and daytime work hours. Work days and hours may vary a bit from week to week, and will include every other Saturday, Sunday, and holiday. Requirements Core Requirements: a high school diploma or G.E.D. dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use applications and databases independently the ability to read and to complete online training independently commitment to consistently working in a safe and hygienic manner, wearing protective equipment as required for the position, and adhering to all health and safety standards the ability and willingness to interact in a professional and friendly manner with colleagues the ability to provide exceptional service to others ability and willingness to represent Brethren Village and carry out responsibilities in a manner aligned with our core values of caring, integrity, stewardship, and excellence Additional Requirements for This Position: at least 1 year of professional experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant, cafe, healthcare facility, college, or similar setting, OR successful completion of formal training through a culinary program knowledge and experience with various food preparation techniques, tools, and equipment the ability to read and carefully follow recipes and food preparation schedules; for our supportive living Residents, the ability to carefully follow prescribed recipes and diets knowledge of safe food handling regulations - a food safety / "ServSafe" certificate preferred;ability and willingness to consistently adhere to all Brethren Village protocols and sound food-safety practices ability to remain calmand work effectivelyin a fast-paced environment the ability to stand during an 8-hour shift; to walk frequently; and to lift and carry 25 lbs. on a routine basis ability and willingness to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test. Applicants who are offered employment must be able to attend a 2 to 3 hour pre-employment appointment during the morning or early afternoon, including an off-site physical exam, and participate in an orientation session from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a Monday. Summary At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident. Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds. work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meetyourneeds thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth appreciation events for Team Members competitive wages generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members an on-site child care center with discounted tuition clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status. #J-18808-Ljbffr