Line Cook

Overview

Prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen standards for senior living residents.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment operation
• food safety
• meal preparation
• kitchen sanitation
• inventory estimation
• customer service

Tasks

-Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs -Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service -Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied -Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner -Provide a high level of culinary customer service and promote a fine dining experience -Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration, and freezer -Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned. -Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards -Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus -Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times -Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times -Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen -Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies -Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals -Connect and help residents transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement at every level of interaction -Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to Director of Culinary Services or assistant Director of Culinary Services

Requirements

• high school
• food permit
• cook experience
• 1-3 years
• multi-tasking
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff -Ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities -Ability to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents -Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed -High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) -Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment -Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards -Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs -Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

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About Experience Senior Living

-They’ve rapidly grown across six states—California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and Washington—delivering vibrant independent, assisted living and memory care communities. -Financially backed by a vertically integrated model, they recruit top HR and operations leaders to support scalable expansion. -Their typical projects are architect‑led, amenity‑rich communities featuring fitness centers, salons, theaters, makerspaces, resort‑style pools and pet‑friendly areas. -They specialize in residential senior living—particularly independent living, assisted living and memory care—all centered on holistic resident experiences. -Unusually, they empower residents to launch clubs, podcasts, art studios or travel groups, reflecting a bespoke ‘experience‑first’ approach.

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