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What you'll get:

Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
On-sight meal & uniform allowances
Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
Referral bonus program
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
Plus so much more!

Givens Gerber Park, a nonprofit affordable senior housing community in south Asheville, is hiring a full-time Line Cook for our on-site Café. Reporting to the Café Supervisor, this position is Monday through Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm. The Line Cook will join a supportive and creative team dedicated to providing high-quality food and service to residents and guests of the community.

What you'll do:

Provides creative input for all menus and recipes
Prepare and serve high-quality Café menu items
Maintain the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety
Completes weekly cleaning tasks and opening/closing duties as assigned
Manage time to stay efficient and effective to produce food in timely manner
Assist with ensuring that services are meeting and exceeding resident, guest, and team member expectations
Reviews menus and prep lists to determine the type and quantities of menu items to be prepared
Follow cooking schedule assigned by lead cook so that the finished product reaches the consumer at peak quality
Follows standardized recipes developed and maintained leadership
Safely operate all available equipment as directed by the manufacturer
Regularly taste test menu items for flavor and texture throughout the cooking process
Transfers or oversees the transfer of menu items from the cooking area to the serving area
Makes recommendations for menu or recipe changes, especially when needed to prevent foods from spoiling
Follow first-in first-out protocol

What you'll need:

1+ years experience in food service operations
Be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods
Knowledge of proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization in yield of meats and other foods
Knowledge of and an appreciation for principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
Grill, sauté, sauces & soups, and meat & fish fabrication experience
Knowledge of proper temperatures and storage techniques
Experience preparing and serving meals in an appealing and appetizing manner
Must complete and pass ServSafe food handler training within 3 months of hire if not current

Compensation is $20 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.

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