Prep Cook

ELIM PARK BAPTIST HOME INC•Cheshire Village, CT

78d•$18 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Prep Cook responsible for prepping hot and cold food items using a variety of production tools, techniques, and equipment. Performs duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures, ensuring meal and service demands are met while maintaining sanitary work environment. Elim Park is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to redefining senior living. The role offers an opportunity to build genuine relationships and witness the impact of your care each day in a mission-driven culture. The position offers a positive, supportive culture where meaningful work meets a mission-driven culture. The organization strives to elevate every day and is dedicated to celebrating life, dignity, and connection in everything they do. The role is a career with purpose and lasting impact.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes.
Ability to prepare menu items as directed.
Knowledge of essentials of food and cost control.
Knowledge of food presentation techniques.
Knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.
Must be of good physical and mental health.
Able to occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, stand, walk, use hands, talk, taste and smell.
Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs.
Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Demonstrates neatness, accuracy and dependability.
Demonstrates an ability to work with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in cost and time efficient manner.
Wears appropriate clothing/uniform.
Appearance is neat and well kept.
Relates well with residents; is friendly and pleasant.
Demonstrates good safety habits—uses equipment appropriately.
Attendance/punctuality—comes to work when scheduled and on time.
Attends required in-services.

Nice To Haves

Contributes, develops and carries out new ideas.
Teaches skills and knowledge to new staff.

Responsibilities

Prepares all food indicated by the production sheet according to recipe and standards.
Prepares all food according to schedule.
Participates in continuing education programs.
Achieves customer satisfaction with food prepared.
Attends scheduled meetings and inservices.
Adheres to unit standards of dress.
Performs other duties as required.
Preps food for all stations, Jazzman’s, buffet and special events.
Sanitation – practices proper food handling and preparation to temperature standards, maintaining clean working environment and equipment and food storage.
Follows prep sheets and verbal direction from cooks.