Line Cook

Join Our Passionate Team at Experience Senior Living!

Are you passionate about creating joy and enriching the lives of seniors while providing superior quality care?  If so, then this is the opportunity for you! We are seeking a dynamic Line Cook to join our team at the Gallery @ North Port community! This is your chance to work in a caring, attentive environment, catering to the unique needs of our residents who have chosen to enjoy a lifestyle they’ve earned and deserve at our beautiful community.  

At Experience Senior Living, we are a team of dedicated professionals driven by our mission to create communities with purpose that make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, their families and our team members. We are curating extraordinary experiences by fostering genuine friendships and connections with our residents. We intend to disrupt the experience of aging by allowing our residents to thrive in a unique, vibrant, and engaging environment.

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.

Schedule: Full-time: 11am-7:30pm

Key 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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 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.

Why Choose Us?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something truly special. If you’re ready to bring your compassion and professionalism to our community and make a difference in the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us create a welcoming and nurturing place where our residents can enjoy the best years of their lives.

Apply Today!