Prep Cook - Solomon Carter Fuller Center
About The Position
The Prep Cook prepares and cooks meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus, supporting patient wellness and recovery. The role ensures food is prepared safely and attractively, maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen, and collaborates with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional and medical needs. The cook follows procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions. This is a full-time, non-exempt position aligned with the school district’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other school locations within the district for substitute coverage or operational support. It operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service periods. The role offers paid training, opportunities for growth, and a supportive, team-oriented setting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience.
- ServSafe certification, or the ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe upon hire.
- Local food safety certification required in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Dependable, caring attitude and good communication skills.
- Comfort working in a clinical or patient-centered setting.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Ability to work occasional extended hours for special events or operational needs.
Nice To Haves
- Residential, correctional, or institutional food service experience.
- A passion for nourishing others and an interest in resident nutrition and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus.
- Ensure food is prepared safely and attractively.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional and medical needs.
- Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions.
- Follow recipes and cooking procedures, including batch cooking, portioning, presentation, and nutritional compliance.
- Adhere to HACCP, ServSafe, and applicable food safety and sanitation standards.
- Complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time.
- Manage cooking timing and sequencing to meet meal service deadlines.
- Maintain station setup, stocking, cleanliness, signage, and documentation throughout the service day.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager and other food service workers to meet daily service goals.
- Travel occasionally to other school locations within the district for substitute coverage or operational support.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Paid training.
- Opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
