Line Cook
The Davis Community
Line Cook
The Davis Community
Nonprofit senior housing and care campus
Description
Cornelia’s upscale cuisine at The Davis Community.
Named after founder Champion Davis’ mother, Cornelia’s is a neighborhood restaurant featuring cooking with a modern twist. Menus highlight locally sourced comfort food, craft brews and creative cocktails from the full bar.
We are open to the public and located in the gated Davis Community. The gates will open as you approach them.
As a Line Cook/Prep Cook, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of meals in our restaurant. This is a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. Tuesday - Saturday evening shifts required.
1. Prepares and assembles ingredients for menu items.
2. Prepares high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
3. Stores excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid food spoilage.
4. Ensures that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
5. Monitors supplies and re-orders stock as needed.
6. Ensures that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
7. Cleans and sterilizes food preparation areas.
8. Assists other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
9. Recommend ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
10. Ensure each guest order has correct food.
11. Deliver food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
12. Efficiently resolves problems with customer orders.
13. Ensure that refrigerators and storeroom are kept tidy.
14. Ensures that food health and safety regulations are followed.
15. Assists with all aspects of the kitchen as needed included meal prep, dining service clearing and dishwashing.
16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
Minimum 3+ years previous experience in the food service industry or culinary field
- Knowledge of proper food handling and safety procedures, Servsafe preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Licensure/ Certification: ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
Experience: 1 year of experience working as a Cook
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nonprofit senior housing and care campus
The Davis Community is a nonprofit senior-living campus in Wilmington, North Carolina that offers a continuum of care on a single 54-acre campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Independent living is provided in The Cottages and The Residences, while skilled nursing uses a household model with small, dedicated care teams in a home-like setting, and the Rehabilitation & Wellness Pavilion supports short-term rehab. The Promenade wellness center, opened in 2023 and open to the public, houses dining venues, a spa, event space, and a fitness area, helping the campus engage with the broader community and generate additional revenue, with about 1,200 members in its first year. The organization is Medicare and Medicaid certified and aims to integrate senior living with community life while delivering continuous, comprehensive aging care.
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