Line Cook - FT
Company: Givens Highland Farms LLC
Location: Black Mountain
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 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: Three major medical health
insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at
no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team
members!) Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to
our employee assistance program Steady work through any Hurricane,
Pandemic, or other crises On-sight meal & uniform allowances Paid
time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days after 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 The Dining Services Department at
Givens Highland Farms, a continuing care retirement community in
Black Mountain, is hiring for a full-time Line Cook to join our
knowledgeable and supportive culinary team. In our brand new, state
of the art kitchen we do from-scratch cooking. The schedule for
this position is roughly 10:30am - 7:30pm, with one weekend day
required. What you'll do: Collaborate with the executive chef to
review menus, recipes, and prep lists to determine type and
quantities of menu items to be prepared Plan cooking schedule so
that the finished product reaches the consumer at peak quality Cook
and present food for residents, guests, and team members Fulfilling
catering orders for events on campus Improving the fine dining
experience of residents Perform any other duties and/or tasks that
may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor
What you'll need: 6 months 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 Ability to time 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 Grill, sauté, create sauces &
soups, and meat & fish cooking experience Experience preparing and
serving meals in an appealing and appetizing manner Compensation:
$20.00 - $21.00 per hour, plus includes 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 for more than 50 years.
We already have five communities (three life plan communities and
two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming
years.
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