Line Cook | Upscale Dining | Full-Time Benefits

Covenant Living
  • Cromwell, Connecticut
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!

    As a full-time Line Cook, you'll enjoy 40 guaranteed hours each week, a consistent schedule, every other weekend off, and no late nights—with shifts ending by 8:30 PM at the latest. Our well-organized kitchen allows you to focus on preparing quality meals in an upscale dining environment. We also offer excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, annual pay increases, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

    Position Summary

    The Line Cook accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents a variety of food items for residents during scheduled meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. This role supports high‑quality dining services in a senior living environment while maintaining safety, sanitation, and consistency.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Prepare and cook menu items according to planned menus and standardized recipes
    • Complete daily prep work and follow production sheets
    • Plate and present food with attention to quality and appearance
    • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
    • Monitor food temperatures and ensure proper storage and labeling
    • Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly use kitchen equipment
    • Support team members and contribute to smooth daily kitchen operations

    EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

    Required Degree:  High school diploma

    Required Certificate: Serv Safe Certification

    Experience: 

    • Desired is 3-4 years of related and advanced food service and cooking experience.
    • Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment is preferred.
    • Intermediate to advanced knife experience.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
    • Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
    • Ability to follow recipes, directions, and production schedules
    • Strong teamwork and communication skills
    • Dependable, organized, and able to manage tasks efficiently
    • $1,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires

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    Compensation Pay Range:

    $17.52 - $23.06 per hour

    Reasonable Pay Estimate

    A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

    For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance

    • Employer paid group term life and disability

    • Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

    • 403(b) with a 3% employer match

    • Fitness center use at most facilities.

    • Various voluntary benefits:

      • Life, AD&D

      • Tuition assistance and scholarships

      • Employee assistance program

      • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program

      • Pet Insurance

    For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

    Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCromwell, Connecticut
    Websitecovenantcareathome.org

    Skills

    • Auto Insuranceunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • Food Presentationunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Hospice Careunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Menu Managementunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Property Insuranceunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Tuition Feesunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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