Line Cook (Part-Time) - Givens Communities
Asheville, NC
About the Job
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 Diversity 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.
Join our team and benefit from:
- Referral Bonus Program
- Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
- Educational assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- On-sight meal & uniform allowances
- Beautiful campus, great location, and miles of hiking trails
The Dining Services Team at Givens Estates Health Center is hiring a part time Cook to join our Health Services Dining team. Rotating Weekends, Open Availability Shifts ranging from 4:30 am-1:00 pm / 9:30am - 6:00pm. 5 days a work week with hours for the week ranging from 20-30 hours. Potentially Fulltime depending on Skill Set.
What you'll do:
- Review menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of items to be prepared
- Plan cooking schedule to assure peak quality of food when served
- Prepare all diet modifications necessary
- Prepare meat and main dishes
- Operate all available equipment
- Assist in estimating food needs
- Keep dining room service areas clean and sanitized according to the Health Department Codes
- Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor
What you'll need:
- High School/GED equivalent, or plans to attend a Technical or Vocational program is essential
- Prefer six months experience in quantity food service
- Must be, as a minimum, thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods
- Must have knowledge in principles and requirement of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
Compensation is $20.00 - $21.00 per hour, plus 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.