Prep Cook

Sterling • Austin, TX

2d

About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for enhancing the Resident experience through exceptional food production and control of the quality and quantity of food items prepared at the station, including meats, vegetables, potatoes, bread products, and desserts. The role models The Sterling Touch® by providing professional, friendly, courteous, helpful, and timely service to Residents and their guests.

The position works under the general guidance of the Executive Chef and follows Community standards, processes, procedures, practices, and philosophy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to direct, manage, hire, and train kitchen staff; complete requisitions; read recipes; and communicate with employees, Residents, and their guests.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in the hands and arms to use kitchen equipment and utensils, including knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, and slicers.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull, and work continuously without sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform essential functions within varying temperature ranges.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Arts education or a Culinary Apprenticeship.
• One or more years of experience cooking in a fast-paced, cook-to-order kitchen.
• One or more years of experience with scratch cooking.
• Sauté and/or broiler experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items at the station, including meats, vegetables, potatoes, bread products, and desserts.
• Control the quality and quantity of food items prepared.
• Provide professional, friendly, courteous, helpful, and timely service to Residents and their guests.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• For full-time employees, a benefits package including a paid time off program that provides 120 hours in the first year and 160 hours in the second year, increasing with length of service.
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution.
• Automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Free employee meals, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Access to Grand Spa & Fitness facilities at designated times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED