Prep Cook
About The Position
Atria Senior Living is hiring a Prep Cook to assist with meal preparation and presentation in a senior living community. The role involves supporting cooks and working closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to help keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs. The Prep Cook maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, follows food safety practices and company standards, and may assist with special events, banquets, and theme meals. The position requires the ability to read and follow recipes and production guides, knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service, and effective English communication. The listed wage range is $13.00 to $15.60 per hour, dependent on prior work history and experience.
Requirements
- Effectively read, write, and communicate in English with residents and other employees.
- Hold a food handlers permit as required by applicable provincial, local, or state law and/or company standards.
- ServSafe certification is required.
- Able to follow and read recipes and production guides.
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks in accordance with company recipes and production guides.
- Provide a high level of customer service.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
- Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times and follow assigned cleaning schedules.
- Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
- Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
- Assist with transporting and storing food and supplies.
- Assist cooks as requested.
- Adhere to standard food safety practices.
- Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Attend pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen before meal service.
- Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Potential annual anniversary rewards, starting at $500 for full-time employees, depending on classification
- Potential Annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time or $250 for part-time employees based on community survey results
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities
- Advancement opportunities
- Supportive environment promoting work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
