Breakfast Cook

Why join Givens Aldersgate? 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 Aldersgate 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.

What you'll get:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available, with access to our on-site wellness clinic
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% match, up to 4%
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and access to free life insurance through The Hartford
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free access to personal and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement and professional career growth programs
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Plus, so much more!

The Culinary team at Givens Aldersgate is currently hiring for Full-Time and Part-Time Breakfast Cook's to help support our Gatehouse dining venue and Market Cafe. We are a creative team that is passionate about using fresh, local, and sustainable products to bring high-quality food to our community. 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.

• Schedule/Availability:
  • 5:00a - 1:30p or 7:00a - 3:30p
  • Rotating Weekends (required)

What you'll do:

• Prepare food items, preparation equipment, small wares, plate ware, food ingredients, garnishes and supply items needed for effective operations
• Maintains the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety for work area
• Follow menus provided, making changes only with the consent of the culinary leadership
• Plan cooking schedule so that the finished product reaches the consumer at peak quality
• Work directly with residents, team members, and guests to ensure expectations are being met or exceeded
• Fulfilling catering orders for events on campus
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• 2 Years of experience in food service operations
• Knowledge of proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization in yield of meats and other foods
• Ability to time the cooking of vegetables so that their nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance are preserved
• Ability to accurately estimate quantities of food needed and yields from bulk foods
• Knowledge of and an appreciation for principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
• Experience preparing and serving meals in an appealing and appetizing manner

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

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 five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.