Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living•CT-Farmington, CT

About The Position

The Prep Cook assists with preparing and presenting meals and snacks in accordance with company recipes and production guides. The role supports the kitchen team in providing residents with satisfying food and dining programs, while maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen conditions. The Prep Cook follows food safety practices, helps with special events and meal service, and may perform other duties as needed or assigned. The wage range is $16.94–$20.33 per hour, depending on prior work history and experience. Atria’s benefits program includes medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options; paid holidays and PTO; a 401(k) employer match; career development and training opportunities; employee recognition and referral programs; and employee discounts. Benefits enrollment varies by employee classification.

Requirements

Effectively read, write, and communicate in English with residents and other employees.
Hold a food handlers permit as required by provincial, local, or state law and/or company standards.
ServSafe certification is required.
Be able to follow and read recipes and production guides.
Have knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks according to company recipes and production guides.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Work with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to help keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, 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 transportation and storage of food and supplies.
Assist cooks as requested.
Follow standard food safety practices.
Help prepare and execute special events, banquets, and theme meals.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
Attend the pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen before meal service.
Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.