Prep Cook - Solomon Carter Fuller Center
About The Position
The Prep Cook prepares and cooks meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus, ensuring food is safe, attractive, and compliant with nutritional requirements. The role follows procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions and works with dietary and clinical staff to support patients’ nutritional and medical needs. The position also involves maintaining a clean, sanitized, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and food service station, completing required food safety records, and helping meet meal service deadlines. This is a full-time, non-exempt, site-based position in a kitchen and food service production environment. Workdays and hours align with the school district’s food service schedule. Weekend shifts are part of the schedule, and occasional extended hours may be needed for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other school locations within the district may be required for substitute coverage or operational support. The employer offers paid training, opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of professional culinary or food service experience.
- ServSafe certification, or the ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe upon hire; local food safety certification in the jurisdiction of employment.
- Proficiency in recipe procedures and cooking techniques, including batch cooking and recipe execution.
- English proficiency sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Dependable, caring, and professional attitude; good communication skills and genuine interest in resident nutrition and wellbeing.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Residential, correctional, or institutional food service experience.
- Basic cooking knowledge; training is available for the right person.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus.
- Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, food restrictions, and nutritional compliance.
- Ensure food is prepared safely and attractively, meeting portioning and presentation standards.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, stocked, and properly maintained kitchen station.
- Follow HACCP, ServSafe, food safety, and sanitation standards; complete temperature logs and production records accurately and on time.
- Manage the timing and sequencing of cooking operations to meet meal service deadlines.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, dietary and clinical staff, and fellow food service workers.
- Support daily service goals and help maintain a welcoming, orderly food service station.
- Follow company policies, production standards, and assigned schedules.
- Travel occasionally to other school locations within the district for substitute coverage or operational support.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
