Line Cook

The Experience Senior Living team is excited to announce the upcoming grand opening of The Gallery Tampa , with our first resident move-ins anticipated in October 2026 ! We're beginning the search for exceptional team members who are passionate about hospitality, service, and creating an extraordinary resident experience from day one.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in launching one of the premier luxury senior living communities in the Tampa market. Please note: While we are posting positions now, we are approximately a month away from making hiring decisions for many of these roles. During this time, we will be reviewing applications, conducting initial phone interviews, and beginning the interview process so we're ready to build our opening team at the appropriate time.

We appreciate your interest, excitement, and patience throughout this process, and we look forward to getting to know you! We are looking for a 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