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Line Cook

The Highlands Living Center

Pittsford, NYFull-time$17.75–22.19/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.75–22.19/hr
Location
Pittsford, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The Highlands Living Center is hiring a Line Cook. The Highlands at Pittsford seeks a Line Cook to join its culinary team, preparing meals, setting up stations, and maintaining cleanliness while following direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Key focus areas include Set up stations and stock them with necessary prep supplies, Prepare food on the line as needed under direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chef, and Cook items on the line by grilling, frying, chopping, sautéing, and broiling to quality guidelines and standardized recipes.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED and 2+ Years Culinary Experience. Important skills include Restaurant Best Practices, Professional Teamwork Demeanor, Customer Focus, Knife Skills, Professional Demeanor, and Positive Teamwork Demeanor.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Restaurant Best PracticesProfessional Teamwork DemeanorCustomer FocusKnife SkillsProfessional DemeanorPositive Teamwork DemeanorCustomer-FocusedGreat Attitude

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent2 Years Culinary Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Employment Opportunity

Line Cook

Join our amazing Culinary Team!

The Highlands at Pittsford, Rochester’s only University-based retirement community, has an exciting Line Cook opportunity available!

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Setting up stations and stocking them with the necessary prep supplies

  • Preparing food on the line, as needed, and direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chef

  • Cooking items on the line by grilling, frying, chopping, sautéing, and broiling to quality guidelines and standardized recipes

  • Responsible for daily meal preparation following the direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef

  • Successfully execute opening and closing procedures

  • Thoroughly clean and sanitize work areas

Required qualifications:

  • Must have a demonstrated knowledge of restaurant best practices

  • Must be able to present a professional, positive teamwork demeanor

  • Must be customer-focused to ensure the highest service is being delivered to our residents and guests of our community

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Must have a least 2 years of culinary experience, great knife skills and a great attitude!

(1) FT, 40 hrs. week. Day & Evening shifts 7am-3pm, 11am-7pm. Flexible hours.

(1) PT, 20 hours, Day & Evening shifts. VERY flexible in hours!

We offer competitive pay and great opportunities for professional growth and stability!AMAZING BENEFIT Package offered!

  • Tuition Reimbursement!

  • Flexible scheduling, no late hours!

  • Medical /Dental/Life/Vision Insurance- Best in the region!

  • Paid Vacations

  • 8 Paid Holidays (Full & Part-time employees)

  • NYS Sick Time

  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with company match!

  • Warm and friendly environment

  • Monthly Staff recognition & appreciation events!

  • Employee Meal Program available daily!

  • Free membership to Health & Wellness Center (Pool & Workout Center)

  • And, so much more!!

Pay Range- $17.75hr-$22.19hr. Experienced based pay!

Department:

Dining Services (https://www.highlandsatpittsford.org/department\_hap/dining-services/)

Status:

Full Time (https://www.highlandsatpittsford.org/status\_hap/full-time/) ,Part Time (https://www.highlandsatpittsford.org/status\_hap/part-time/)

Hours:

Days (https://www.highlandsatpittsford.org/hours\_hap/days/) ,Evenings (https://www.highlandsatpittsford.org/hours\_hap/evenings/) ,Every other weekend (https://www.highlandsatpittsford.org/hours\_hap/every-other-weekend/)

The Highlands at Pittsford is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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