Line Cook (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Givens Highland Farms - Black Mountain, NC

Why 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.

The Dining Services Department at Givens Highland Farms, a continuing care retirement community in Black Mountain, is searching for a PRN Line Cook to join our knowledgeable and supportive culinary team. The Line Cook will have a unique opportunity to channel their knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience in a meaningful way that directly impacts the lives of our residents and team members. This position will assist with prep, working between 10 - 20 hours per week. Shifts will typically be 4pm - 8pm as well as 1 day shift, working 10am - open.

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 prepared
• Plan cooking schedule so that the finished product reaches the consumer at peak quality
• Cook and present food for residents, guests, and team members
• Fulfilling catering orders for events on campus
• Improving the fine dining experience of residents

What you'll need :

Compensation is $20.00 - $21.00 per hour based on background and experience

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.