Prep Cook
About The Position
Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a Prep Cook to join its culinary team. The role prepares food items needed for meal service, following established recipes and portion-control guidelines. Acts’ scratch kitchens emphasize fresh and healthy options alongside more indulgent choices, with menus incorporating seasonal trends and guests’ needs and preferences. The position is presented as an opportunity for cooks seeking work without late hours. As part of onboarding, the employee can take comprehensive courses through Acts’ partnership with Rouxbe Online Culinary School. Completion provides 9 transferable college credit hours. The stated pay range is $16.38–$19.38 per hour; the starting rate varies based on skills and experience. Acts Retirement-Life Communities is a not-for-profit owner, operator, and developer of continuing-care senior living communities. The organization reports 28 communities in 9 states and more than 8,500 team members. Acts describes its culture as one of Loving-Kindness and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in hiring.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club or hotel, or cruise line environment is helpful.
Nice To Haves
- One year or more of progressively responsible experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club or hotel, or cruise line environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food items needed for meal service.
- Follow established recipes and portion-control guidelines.
Benefits
- Next-day pay through the PayActiv benefit.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Commuter benefits.
- Scholarship awards.
- Professional development programs.
- University partnerships.
- Referral and discount programs.
- Appreciation events.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Rouxbe Online Culinary School onboarding courses, with 9 transferable college credit hours upon completion.
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
