About this role
Position: Line Cook
Shift: 11am-8pm, 5 Days/Week
Pay: $20-$22 per hour based on experience
Who We Are:
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set on thirty-two beautiful acres, StoneRidge is located just two miles from the riverfront and less than three miles from downtown Mystic, CT. When you work at StoneRidge, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Looking ahead, we're excited to expand our community with new living spaces, along with enhanced dining and wellness programs that will enrich the lives of those we serve—and create even more opportunities for our team. As we grow, so do the possibilities for professional development and career advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, there’s never been a better time to join our team!
What We Offer:
- Daily Pay (Optional)
- Annual Raise (Based on Performance Review)
- Annual Bonus
- College Scholarships for Staff + Dependents
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available *
- Generous PTO and Sick Time *
- Paid Holidays Off *
- x1.5 pay for Holidays worked
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer Paid Life insurance *
- AD&D insurance **
- Long-term & Short Term disability insurance *
- HSA/FSA Account Options *
- Employee Assistance + Discount Program
* Depends on employment classification
Job Summary:
The Line Cook prepares, cooks, and plates menu items along with performing general cleaning.
Essential Job Duties:
- Prepares ingredients for entrees, sets up workstation, and cooks menu items according to the guest specification- while also meeting health/safety guidelines.
- Prepares and serves various foods in assigned work situations including pantry, sauces, poultry, fish, and meat items.
- Able to comfortably cook on various stations including fry, sauté, grill, and oven.
Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and follow measurements/complete conversions.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- One Year of A-La-Carte Line Cook experience required
- One Year of Line Cook experience in a fine-dining setting preferred.
- Ability to interpret standardized recipes, instructions, specifications and standards.
Please Note: Consideration for an interview requires your work history/resume be submitted with this application.
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.
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Other facts
About Essex Meadows
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
We Are a Community that Believes in Hospitality!
Simply put, residents come first. Essex Meadows provides a warm, welcoming environment that inspires residents to live their best lives. Team members are friendly and accommodating. The food is exquisite. The services and amenities are comprehensive. Each aspect of the community is designed to create the best possible experience of senior living in Essex, CT.
We Are a Community that Invests in the Future of Our Region!
Surrounded by the coastal forest known as The Preserve and minutes from the coastline, Essex Meadows is dedicated to preserving our area’s nature and wildlife for generations to come. Our community is LEED Gold Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in recognition of our sustainability efforts, energy and water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. Residences at Essex Meadows are constructed with renewable materials and energy-efficient building practices.
What you'll do
- The Line Cook prepares, cooks, and plates menu items while ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. They must follow health and safety guidelines and meet guest specifications.
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