Line Cook

Join our team!  Galloway Ridge is an upscale continuing care retirement community located between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro in Chatham County, NC. This position is primarily responsible for the production of food through accurate prep, adherence to standardized recipes, and focus on accuracy. The Line Cook demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and meets quality and timeliness objectives. Adjusts to changing requirements and environments with flexibility, versatility, and open-mindedness. Exhibits professionalism in performance, behavior, and appearance. Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy, uses discretion when discussing confidential matters. Is courteous and cooperative with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff. Practices and supports all directives given by Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef. Follows and practices Galloway Ridge Core Values. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Prepare food using cooking methods per standardized recipes with ability to adjust amounts depending on assignment and business needs. 
• Must work in a clean and sanitary manner with focus on station and equipment used, must participate in end of shift cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen. 
• Put away deliveries and prep items according to FIFO method. 
• Stock assigned station according to levels directed by Sous Chef. 
• Follow and reproduce plate presentation standards. 
• Participates in all BOH training opportunities, in-services, and line-up sessions. 
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives. 
• Follows instructions consistently.
• Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities. 
• Completes Relias training and maintains current ServSafe certification. 
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal state and other regulations applicable to the position.
• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures. 
• Reports any potential safety hazards or injury immediately to supervisor or appropriate personnel. 
• Provides proper assistance to residents, visitors or employee in an emergency situation.
• All other duties assigned include, but not limited to, enhancing the Resident   Experience.

• High School Diploma or GED; Culinary degree or formal training preferred 
• Must be ServSafe certified 
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Commits to continually improving skills through educational opportunities.
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable federal, state, or other regulations.
• Knowledge of food storage/food hierarchy and kitchen sanitation.
• Complies with GR safety policies and procedures. 
• Reports safety hazards and injuries immediately.
• Provides emergency assistance to residents, visitors, or employees following proper procedures.
• Is courteous and cooperative with residents, families, co-workers, management, and other staff.
• Exhibits professionalism in conduct and appearance.
• Must perform simple arithmetic to handle and understand measurements and recipe conversions.
• Needs proficient knife skills, knowledge of protein fabrication. Cooking skills include frying, poaching, baking, roasting, stewing, braising, sautéing, grilling, and steaming.

You will join an innovative team of over 300 employees who each contribute unique talent and expertise in a variety of hospitality, medical, and professional fields.  Galloway Ridge employees embody our core values of caring, empowerment, integrity, and commitment.  

Galloway Ridge offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including free membership to our onsite 20,000 square foot fitness facility, discounted meals, 2-year/4-year/continuing education scholarships, PTO with Mahalo Moments, wellness discount on health premiums, 403b with a generous company match, local discounts, and more.

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