Line Cook

Experience Senior Living; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays & PTO (up to 20 days)

Job summary

Experience Senior Living Team in Cape Coral, FL is seeking a full-time Line Cook to deliver high-quality, fine dining for residents. You will work with the Director of Culinary Services to ensure residents are satisfied with menus and dietary needs.

You will maintain sanitation, assist with events, follow recipes, and engage with residents to support a smooth transition into community living. The role requires 1–3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare and a state food handler

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law.
• Ability to read recipes and production guides.

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.
• Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs.
• 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 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.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Skills

Customer service

Reading recipes

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Food safety

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.

We are looking for a Full-Time Line Cook to join our amazing team!

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 priorities
• Accept 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

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Background Screening Requirement

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. Applicants can review Florida care provider background screening requirements here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com