Line Cook

Experience Senior Living; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

Life and voluntary life

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Up to 20 days PTO

Job summary

Experience Senior Living in Akron, OH is seeking a dedicated cook to deliver high‑quality dining experiences for residents. You will work with the Culinary Services leadership to ensure meals follow approved menus and safety standards.

The role requires 1–3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare, a valid food handlers permit, and strong teamwork with residents and staff. Weekend/evening shifts are possible, with opportunities for growth in culinary operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law or company standards.
• Ability to read recipes and follow production guides and logs.
• Strong communication and customer service across teams and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level culinary customer service and promote a fine dining experience.
• Collaborate with Director of Culinary Services and Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas in a clean, safe, sanitary condition.
• Open and/or close the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared per company standards.
• Estimate daily/weekly food and supply needs and communicate to leadership.
• Assist in preparing and cooking meals per recipes and menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service; manage refrigeration and freezer temps.
• Prepare snacks and beverages for residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean and trash emptied.
• Assist with transport and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist with events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal kitchen stand-up before service.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food safety

Reading recipes

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.

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 at all times
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to Director of Culinary Services or assistant Director of Culinary Services
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration, and freezer
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Connect and help residents transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement at every level of interaction
• Ability to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents
• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to handle multiple jobs and prioritiesAccept direction from superiors or other experienced staff
• Shares job knowledge or resident information with others as needed
• Give and welcome feedback
• Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• STD/LTD
• life and voluntary life
• 401k with employer matching
• paid holidays
• up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

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