Prep Cook

Acts Retirement-Life Communities•Columbus, NC

About The Position

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a dedicated and passionate Prep Cook to join its culinary team. The position prepares food items needed for meal service while following established recipes and portion-control guidelines. Acts describes its scratch-kitchen food philosophy as emphasizing fresh and healthy options alongside more indulgent choices, with menus incorporating seasonal trends and residents’ needs and preferences. The role is presented as an opportunity to develop culinary skills through onboarding courses offered in partnership with Rouxbe Online Culinary School; completion provides 9 transferable college credit hours.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of one year of progressive responsibility in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club/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 onboarding courses offering 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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