Are you passionate about creating delicious meals and bringing joy to seniors? We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Prep Cook who is enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact in our residents' lives. If you have a love for cooking and a heart for service, we'd love to have you join our team. Apply today and help us create a delightful dining experience for our residents every day.
Benefits Include: 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases
Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday
Generous PTO that rolls over year over year
Employee Assistance Program
Paycheck Advances
Healthcare options
Financial Hardship Programs
Compassionate Leave
PTO Cashout Option
Location: Village on the Park Stonebridge Ranch, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Full-Time Schedule: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Must be available weekends and holidays
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods, using fresh, canned, dry, or frozen ingredients.
- Adhere to residents' special dietary needs and restrictions.
- Ensure all food items meet guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality by monitoring and taste-testing.
- Use various utensils and grillers to cook food, checking and stirring or turning as needed.
- Dress dishes for a great presentation before serving.
- Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment; ensure all equipment is cleaned, functioning properly, and turned off before closing.
- Store all food and items correctly to maintain freshness and safety.
- Check and ensure the quality of ingredients.
- Monitor stock levels and, with supervisor's approval, place orders for shortages.
- Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines, including governmental and company policies, ensuring proper documentation.
- Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
- Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
- Attend all required in-service training sessions.
- Be an active member of the community's emergency response team.
- Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene as per company policies.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - High School Diploma or GED; training from a culinary school is a plus.
- Must obtain an accredited food handler certification within 60 days, as per State guidelines.
- 6 months to 1 year of proven experience as a cook.
- Experience using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
- Team player with effective oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent physical condition and stamina.
EOE/M/F/D/V