Line Cook

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhat you'll get:Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional costFree short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance programPaid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days after your 90 days!403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matchingEducational assistance & professional development opportunitiesFlexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance productsFast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunitiesThe Culinary team at Givens Aldersgate is currently hiring for PRN & Full-Time Line Cook's to help support ourGatehouseDining Venue and Market. We are a creative team that is passionate about using fresh, local, and sustainable products to bring high-quality food to our community. The Line Cook will have a unique opportunity to channel their knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience in a meaningful way that directly impacts the lives of our residents and team members.Schedule/Availability: Full-Time Weekdays + Weekends 7:00 a to 3:30 p & 11:00 a to 7:30 p Part-Time Weekdays + Weekends Varying schedules between 11AM to 9PM.What you'll do:Prepare food items, preparation equipment, small wares, plate ware, food ingredients, garnishes and supply items needed for effective operationsMaintains the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety for work areaFollow menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the culinary leadershipPlan cooking schedule so that the finished product reaches the consumer at peak qualityWork directly with residents, team members, and guests to ensure expectations are being met or exceededFulfilling catering orders for events on campusPerform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis by an authorized supervisorWhat you'll need:2 Years of experience in food service operationsKnowledge of proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization in yield of meats and other foodsAbility to time the cooking of vegetables so that their nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance are preservedAbility to accurately estimate quantities of food needed and yields from bulk foodsKnowledge of and an appreciation for principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipmentExperience preparing and serving meals in an appealing and appetizing mannerCompensation: $17.00 to $19.00 per hourStill curious about what Givens is all about?It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already havefive communities(three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.