Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living • CA-Yucaipa, CA

7d

About The Position

The Prep Cook assists with preparing and presenting meals and snacks in accordance with company recipes and production guides. The role supports the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and cooks in providing satisfying food and dining programs for residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen. The Prep Cook follows food safety practices and company standards for receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving food; helps with special events and meal service; and may perform other duties as needed or assigned.

The position offers a wage range of $16.90 to $20.28 per hour, dependent on prior work history and experience.

Requirements

• Effectively read, write, and communicate in English with residents and other employees.
• Hold a food handlers permit as required by provincial law, local/state law, and/or company standards.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Be able to follow and read recipes and production guides.
• Have knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks according to company recipes and production guides.
• 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 and follow assigned cleaning schedules.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist cooks as requested.
• Follow 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 prior to meal service.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Annual anniversary rewards may be available depending on employee classification, starting at $500 for full-time employees; amounts vary by location.
• An Annual Scores Reward may be available based on community survey results: $500 for full-time or $250 for part-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Supportive environment with advancement opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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