Prep Cook

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. • Greenfield, IN

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About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Prep Cook to contribute to the kitchen team at a long-term care facility. The role supports meal preparation and helps maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. The Prep Cook prepares ingredients and cooks meals according to standardized recipes, follows food safety and sanitation guidelines, and collaborates with the kitchen team to meet service demands. The position also assists with inventory management and reports shortages, and may perform other duties as assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and an approved sanitation and safety course, such as ServSafe. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law. Previous kitchen or food-preparation experience is desired, while basic knife skills and familiarity with cooking techniques are preferred. Employees must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies and live within the service area.

The position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, bend, and walk for extended periods. The employee must be able to work around food and cleaning products.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food preparation or a kitchen environment is desired.
• Must complete an approved sanitation and safety course, such as ServSafe.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required based on state or county law.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knife skills and familiarity with cooking techniques are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Prepare ingredients and cook meals according to standardized recipes.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and proper food storage.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to meet service demands.
• Assist with inventory management and report shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free telemedicine
• Free prescription discount program
• Free employee assistance programs
• PNC EarnedIt pay access
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking
• Hands-on training and support
• Career development
• Depending on location and eligibility, benefits may include vacation, holiday, and sick pay; medical, dental, and vision insurance; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and other voluntary insurance products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED