Prep Cook

Acts Retirement-Life Communities•Sykesville, MD

About The Position

Acts is seeking a dedicated and passionate Prep Cook to join its culinary team. The position prepares food items for meal service while following established recipes and portion-control guidelines. It supports Acts’ scratch-kitchen food philosophy, which combines fresh and healthy choices with more indulgent options and incorporates seasonal trends and diners’ needs and preferences. As part of onboarding, new team members can advance their culinary skills through a partnership with Rouxbe Online Culinary School. The course series offers 9 transferable college credit hours upon completion. Acts describes its work culture as inspired by Loving-Kindness and committed to appreciating the varied backgrounds and talents of its team members.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of one year of progressive responsibility in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club or hotel, or cruise line environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food items needed for meal service.
  • Follow established recipes and portion-control guidelines.

Benefits

  • PayActiv next-day pay benefit.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Scholarship awards.
  • Professional development programs.
  • University partnerships.
  • Referral and discount programs.
  • Appreciation events.
  • Wellness initiatives.
  • Rouxbe Online Culinary School courses that provide 9 transferable college credit hours upon completion.
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision health benefits.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability programs.
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
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