Prep Cook

Garden Spot Village•New Holland, PA

10d

About The Position

Garden Spot Village is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare fresh food for residents, dining services restaurants, and campus events. The role includes preparing salads, fruit dishes, cold food items, pastries, desserts, and other menu selections while following recipes and preparation instructions to ensure consistent flavor, quality, and presentation. The Prep Cook also supports residents’ nutritional needs and preferences, including special diets and food allergy precautions. The position involves ingredient preparation and portioning, baking support, food presentation, inventory handling, proper food storage, sanitation, and adherence to food handling, HACCP, and safety requirements. The Prep Cook works collaboratively with the dining team, participates in required training, reports safety concerns, and performs additional kitchen duties as assigned. This is a full-time position scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a rotating weekend schedule and availability required for holidays and occasional short-notice schedule changes. The listed pay is $16.25 per hour.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen tools, and safe food handling practices.
Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and prepare consistent portions.
Attention to detail, organization, and commitment to cleanliness.
Cooperative spirit and friendly, professional approach with residents, coworkers, and guests.
Willingness to learn new skills and participate in ongoing training.
Commitment to supporting Garden Spot Village’s Mission and Philosophy.
Availability to work scheduled weekends and holidays, with flexibility for occasional schedule changes on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Previous food preparation, baking, or pastry experience.
Food-related coursework or ServSafe training.

Responsibilities

Prepare fresh salads, fruit dishes, cold food items, pastries, desserts, and other menu selections.
Wash, peel, chop, and portion ingredients.
Follow recipes and preparation instructions to provide consistent flavor, quality, and presentation.
Arrange, garnish, and present food.
Assist with baking and preparing pastries and desserts according to recipes and production needs.
Prepare food for Dining Services restaurants and campus events in a timely manner.
Prepare items for residents with special dietary needs, following instructions and food allergy precautions.
Monitor ingredient freshness, rotate stock, label and store food properly, and minimize waste.
Receive inventory and move and lift food supplies as needed.
Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean, sanitized, and ready for use.
Follow food handling, sanitation, HACCP, and safety requirements.
Work with the dining team to provide friendly, dependable service.
Participate in required food safety, allergy awareness, and staff development training.
Promptly report accidents, injuries, and safety concerns.
Perform additional kitchen responsibilities as assigned.