Line Cook Full Time

Experience Senior Living•Lone Tree, CO

6d•$24 - $25

About The Position

Experience Senior Living is seeking an experienced Line Cook to provide culinary customer service and support a fine dining experience for residents. The role works closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to support resident satisfaction with food and dining programs. The Line Cook helps maintain clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and food-storage areas; receives, stores, prepares, and cooks food according to company standards, established recipes, and approved menus; and supports snacks, beverages, and special dining events. The position may include opening or closing the kitchen and working varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One to three years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
Food handler permit as required by state law and/or company standards.
Ability to read and follow recipes, printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Excellent customer service focus.
Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities and accept direction from supervisors or experienced staff.

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a fine dining experience.
Work with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to support resident satisfaction with food and dining programs.
Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
Open and/or close the kitchen.
Follow assigned cleaning schedules.
Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
Estimate daily or weekly food and supply needs and communicate them to the Director of Culinary Services or Assistant Director of Culinary Services.
Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
Document food temperatures before service and in refrigeration and freezer storage.
Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
Assist with transporting and storing food and supplies.
Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
Attend kitchen pre-meal stand-up meetings before meal service.
Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Connect with and help residents transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement.
Build positive relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents.
Handle multiple jobs and priorities, accept direction, share job knowledge or resident information as needed, and give and welcome feedback.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.