Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living • SC-Hilton Head, SC

18d

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 provides customer service to residents and works closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to support resident satisfaction with food and dining programs. The Prep Cook helps maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, follows company food safety standards and recipes, and assists with meal service and special events. The stated wage range is $13.00–$15.60 per hour, depending 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.
• 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 closely 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.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and empty trash.
• Assist with the 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 pre-meal stand-up meetings in the kitchen before meal service.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards, starting at $500 for full-time employees, dependent on classification and location.
• Employees may be eligible for an Annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time or $250 for part-time employees, based on community survey results.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with a 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Advancement opportunities and a supportive environment promoting work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed