Line Cook II - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

The Orchards is looking for a Cook II Line Cook to join the team!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cook II is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.

Full-Time: Sunday - Thursday

Sundays: 6:00am-2:30pm, Mondays-Thursdays: 11:00am-7:30pm

• $22 - $23.50 Based on culinary experience
• LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment.
• Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Talent development reviews and growth opportunities.
• Commuter Reimbursement.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Responsible for preparing and serving all food items per standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: sauces, sautés, boils, braises and roasts as well as, items as well as fries, steams, grills, bakes, and short order cook.
• Responsible for preparing & serving meals in accordance with physician prescribed order, if applicable.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other food items for cooking, assuming 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Assist in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations for sanitation and infection control standards.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor.
• If applicable, preparation of therapeutic meals to include but not limited to, puree, mechanically chopped.
• Compliance with dietitian production sheets and recipes for skilled nursing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate to heavy physical effort throughout the day. Must be able to stand or walk for up to 100% of the work day. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day. Manual dexterity for preparing food. Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. When lifting loads over 50 lbs, use two or more people. It is your responsibility to ask for assistance. Occasionally push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to 200 lbs. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time. May be exposed industrial and household chemicals and high heat levels.

Why you’ll love The Orchards:

The Orchards is our newly constructed 5-star CMS rated health center providing living options in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care.

FOR NURSING POSITIONS: The Orchards uses state of the art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital.

FOR F&B POSITIONS: We provide the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining and opportunities for growth.

FOR ALL POSITIONS: Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on training and provide tuition assistance as well as some scholarships. We survey our employees annually and listen to feedback to make changes to ensure the best work environment. We are ranked #3 in the nation on Fortune’s Great Places to Work survey for aging services!

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or healthcare setting.

• Legally Authorized to work in the United States

Please apply to this job or look at other available positions using the link below!

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Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Come join our dynamic team at a place where you can impact the lives of others!

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