Line Cook - FT at Givens Communities

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGivens Highland Farms - Black Mountain, NCWhy join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.What you'll get:Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance programSteady work through any Hurricane, Pandemic, or other crisesOn-sight meal & uniform allowancesPaid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days! Referral bonus program403(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 Dining Services Department at Givens Highland Farms, a continuing care retirement community in Black Mountain, is hiring for 2 full-time Line Cook's to join our knowledgeable and supportive culinary team. In our brand new, state of the art kitchen we do from-scratch cooking. And our Kitchens close at 8pm, so no late nights! One weekend day is required as well. What you'll do:Collaborate with the executive chef to review menus, recipes, and prep lists to determine type and quantities of menu items to be preparedPlan cooking schedule so that the finished product reaches the consumer at peak qualityCook and present food for residents, guests, and team membersFulfilling catering orders for events on campusImproving the fine dining experience of residentsPerform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor What you'll need:6+ months experience in food service operationsBe thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methodsKnowledge of proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization in yield of meats and other foodsAbility to time 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 equipmentGrill, sauté, create sauces & soups, and meat & fish cooking experienceExperience preparing and serving meals in an appealing and appetizing mannerCompensation: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour, plus includes our comprehensive benefits package!Still 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 have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.#SJ