Job Summary:

The Line Cook will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals to our residents. The Line Cook will prepare meals for 30-40 residents according to the menu plan and work with the Food and Beverage Team to maintain kitchen cleanliness and standards. This role will be responsible for breakfast preparation and assist the chef with lunch and dinner preparation. When the primary dishwasher is not on duty, the Line Cook will serve as the dishwasher. The Line Cook reports to the Administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in the preparation of a wide variety of foodstuffs
• Estimates food needs, reviews inventory to assure that adequate supplies are available, requisitions food and other supplies
• Does skilled cooking and food preparation
• Coordinates food service activities to have meals prepared at a scheduled time
• Supervises storage and use of leftover foodstuffs and uncooked products
• Inspects, supervises, and participates in the cleaning of kitchen
• Packages, labels, and/or freezes of all loft over food to comply with regulations
• Operates all food service equipment and machinery
• May open and secure kitchen and dining facilities during meal hours
• Maintains records of food prepared and served and supplies used
• Assists in evaluating new recipes and products, prepares and distributes the lunch and dinner menus

**Required Experience, Education, & Skills: **

• Proven experience as a Line Cook with assisted living, skilled nursing, or hospital experience
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and safety standards
• Strong organization and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus

Other Requirements:

• All employees must pass a criminal background clearance from the Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• All employees must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• All Food and Beverage employees must have a current Food Handler's certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Employees will routinely be required to stoop, carry, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, grip, reach, push, and pull. Employees will also occasionally be required to lift overheard, waist high or floor level. The maximum lift will not be over fifty (50) pounds.

About Ingleside Assisted Living:

Ingleside has a proven history of providing exceptional care for seniors. Ingleside was established in 2008 and has grown from one community to three. Over the years Ingleside has developed a caring environment that provides consistent, loving service to our residents and families. Ingleside hires and develops the best caregivers the Central Coast has to offer. Ingleside constantly strives for improvement, and it is comforting for the families to know their loved ones are in a stable, established community.