Line Cook Full Time - Pastry

Experience Senior Living•Lone Tree, CO

11d•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Experience Senior Living Team is seeking an experienced Line Cook with pastry experience. The role provides culinary customer service and supports a fine dining experience for residents. The Line Cook works with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to help maintain resident satisfaction with food and dining programs. The position is full-time and may involve 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.
Pastry experience is sought.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level 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, 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.
Help prepare and cook 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 and trash emptied.
Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
Attend pre-meal stand-up meetings in the kitchen before meal service.
Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
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.