Line Chef

Summary Description:

We are seeking a Line Chef to create exceptional dining experiences for our residents and guests. You’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, responsible for executing a wide range of culinary tasks, from food preparation to cooking various hot and cold dishes, and mastering diverse cooking techniques, including baking, broiling, sautéing, braising, roasting, poaching, steaming, and frying . We're looking for someone who is dedicated to their craft and committed to exceeding expectations ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene are met at all times. This role will have a focus on catering and special events hosted by our community.

Essential Functions

• Delivers quality services by performing basic culinary tasks including food preparation of both hot and cold food items, cooking and cooling food items while adhering to established food safety requirements. Reviews menu cycle, follow recipes, tests product by taste, temperature, portion control and plate appeal.  Proper receiving and storage of departmental supplies. Ability to follow food safety guidelines, using and documenting proper food safety logs. (i.e. heating/reheating, FIFO, cooling and reach-in/walk-in logs). Completes production logs, prep and pull logs, along with daily, weekly Mis-en-place.
• Complies with all departmental policies and procedures (includes, but not limited to-HACCP, mandatory in-services, safety regulations, CARF/CCAC guidelines). Other duties may be assigned.
• Performs job functions in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Loomis Communities. Adheres to The Loomis Communities Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Demonstrates an awareness of, a respect for and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services.
• Provide all customers with efficient, professional and responsive service, while communicating with honesty, integrity and respect. This may include waiting on tables in a timely fashion and proper processing of customer requests. Operating dishwashing machine. Cleaning and sanitizing work area, properly using chemicals and following established sanitation procedures.
• Work harmoniously and cooperatively within a team structure. Collaborating with co-workers while remaining positive and respectful at all times. This includes delivering on resident and guest functions, activities and promotions.
• Performs assigned tasks while promoting resident rights and independence.

Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years culinary experience
• Previous experience with catering and special events

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate well to all residents.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the public.
• Ability to report to work regularly and promptly.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours when necessary.