Prep Cook

Holiday by Atria - Devonshire Estates • Lenox, MA

12d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Atria Senior Living is hiring a Prep Cook to assist with meal preparation and presentation for residents. The role supports the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in delivering satisfying food and dining programs, while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen. The Prep Cook follows company recipes, production guides, and food-safety practices; assists with meals, snacks, and special events; and helps with kitchen upkeep, equipment, and food and supply handling.

Requirements

• Effectively read, write, and communicate in English with residents and other employees.
• Food handler permit as required by provincial law, local/state requirements, and/or company standards.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Ability to follow and read recipes and production guides.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Adhere to assigned cleaning schedules.
• Ensure that food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Assist cooks with preparing and presenting meals and snacks in accordance with company recipes and production guides.
• Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty the trash.
• Assist with transporting and storing food and supplies.
• Assist cooks as requested.
• Adhere to standard food-safety practices.
• Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Attend the pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen before meal service.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards, dependent on classification, starting at $500 for full-time employees.
• Employees may be eligible for an Annual Scores Reward of $500 for full-time or $250 for part-time employees, based on community survey results.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed