Culinary Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our dynamic team at Experience Senior Living Co. in a hospitality or healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional culinary customer service and promote a fine dining experience for our residents.
• Collaborate with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to ensure resident satisfaction with food and dining programs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and food storage and preparation areas at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen, adhering to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicate 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.