Prep Cook I

Erickson Senior Living • Highlands Ranch, CO

5d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring the efficiency, quality and preparation of all food items as outlined on the station prep sheet to include receiving, storage of products as related to hot and cold food items as well as maintaining a high level of sanitation of work area and kitchen and storage areas. Compensation: $17.00 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains the Erickson Senior Living philosophy and Values Follows proper handling, preparation and holding guidelines, takes temperatures at regular intervals and maintains foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over-production and waste. Assists in preparing all food products as scheduled (may include therapeutic and mechanically altered recipes as scheduled), may include regular breakfast, lunch and dinner service and any catering or other special functions using Production Sheets and approved recipes. Follows HACCP procedures and practices. Maintains kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule. Communicates appropriately with all dining team members, supervisors - listens effectively. Works safely, consistently using designated safety equipment (personal protective equipment- PPE). All other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef, Executive Chef or Campus Executive Chef. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to initiate and implement necessary plans to assure proper food service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering and special events. Employee will be required to work weekends and holidays Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.

Requirements

• Ability to initiate and implement necessary plans to assure proper food service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering and special events.
• Employee will be required to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the efficiency, quality and preparation of all food items as outlined on the station prep sheet to include receiving, storage of products as related to hot and cold food items as well as maintaining a high level of sanitation of work area and kitchen and storage areas.
• Maintains the Erickson Senior Living philosophy and Values
• Follows proper handling, preparation and holding guidelines, takes temperatures at regular intervals and maintains foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over-production and waste.
• Assists in preparing all food products as scheduled (may include therapeutic and mechanically altered recipes as scheduled), may include regular breakfast, lunch and dinner service and any catering or other special functions using Production Sheets and approved recipes.
• Follows HACCP procedures and practices.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
• Communicates appropriately with all dining team members, supervisors - listens effectively.
• Works safely, consistently using designated safety equipment (personal protective equipment- PPE).
• All other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef, Executive Chef or Campus Executive Chef.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED