Line Cook Part Time
About The Position
Experience Senior Living is seeking a part-time Line Cook to provide culinary 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 prepares and cooks meals according to established recipes and approved menus, maintains kitchen and food storage areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, and helps ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards. The position may involve opening or closing the kitchen, preparing snacks and beverages, supporting special events and meal service, and working varied schedules that include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy. Certain positions may require fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 background screening.
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 handlers 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 build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents.
- Focus and dedication to providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
- Ability to accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
- Ability to share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
- Ability to give and welcome feedback.
- Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a fine dining experience.
- Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied 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 the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
- Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
- Attend pre-meal stand-up meetings in the kitchen before meal service.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life and voluntary life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid holidays
- Up to 20 days of PTO in the first three years
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
