Line Chef

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring a Line Chef for full-time employment on the day shift.

Brethren Village offers our Chefs an extra $1.00 per hour for weekend work, no late night work hours, and every other weekend and holiday off.

Successful applicants will have at least 1 year of professional experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant, hotel, healthcare facility, college, or similar setting, or successful completion of formal training through a culinary program.

Our Line Chefs have the opportunity to work in our full service restaurant open to the public, a Bistro, and in our healthcare facility kitchen, under the guidance of an Executive Chef. Our Line Chefs also assist with large catered events and fine-dining functions.

Line Chefs have the opportunity to propose new menu items, and create a variety of dishes using various techniques.

Work Schedule:

Applicants must be able to work every other Saturday, Sunday, and holiday, and during the week.

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, 40 hours per week: Early morning and daytime work hours. Work days and hours may vary a bit from week to week, and will include every other Saturday, Sunday, and holiday.

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use applications and databases independently
• the ability to read and to complete online training independently
• commitment to consistently working in a safe and hygienic manner, wearing protective equipment as required for the position, and adhering to all health and safety standards
• the ability and willingness to interact in a professional and friendly manner with colleagues
• the ability to provide exceptional service to others
• ability and willingness to represent Brethren Village and carry out responsibilities in a manner aligned with our core values of caring, integrity, stewardship, and excellence

Additional Requirements for This Position:

• at least 1 year of professional experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant, cafe, healthcare facility, college, or similar setting, OR successful completion of formal training through a culinary program
• knowledge and experience with various food preparation techniques, tools, and equipment
• the ability to read and carefully follow recipes and food preparation schedules; for our supportive living Residents, the ability to carefully follow prescribed recipes and diets
• knowledge of safe food handling regulations - a food safety / "ServSafe" certificate preferred; ability and willingness to consistently adhere to all Brethren Village protocols and sound food-safety practices
• ability to remain calm and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• the ability to stand during an 8-hour shift; to walk frequently; and to lift and carry 25 lbs. on a routine basis
• ability and willingness to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.

Please note: Applicants who are offered employment must be able to attend a 2 to 3 hour pre-employment appointment during the morning or early afternoon, including an off-site physical exam, and participate in an orientation session from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a Monday.