Line Cook - Senior Living Community in Austin, TX
Overview
You will craft meals for 150+ residents at our Austin senior living community, owning the kitchen line from prep to plate. Your team includes the Chef Manager and 3 line cooks, backed by a Great Place to Work certified culture. This role stands out for its No late nights, Next Day Pay, and education reimbursement.
What You'll Do7
- 1Prep and plate meals per Civitas recipes, hitting presentation and temperature standards within the first 30 days.
- 2Log food temps and maintain HACCP records, keeping the kitchen inspection-ready.
- 3Track inventory and flag shortages to the Chef, cutting waste by 15% through first-in, first-out rotation.
- 4Sanitize workstations and enforce ServSafe protocols during every shift.
- 5Train new cooks on Civitas plating standards after 60 days.
- 6Organize walk-ins and dry storage, dating every container and rotating stock.
- 7Assist the Chef with menu testing and rollout of seasonal specials.
Requirements6
- 11+ year line cook experience in a restaurant, hotel, or senior living kitchen.
- 2Food handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
- 3Strong grasp of knife skills and food safety.
- 4Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- 5Lift 30 lbs and stand for 8-hour shifts.
- 6Communicate clearly in English with team and residents.
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