Residential Prep Cook
About The Position
The Prep Cook supports daily food preparation and kitchen operations within ARS residential treatment facilities. The position prepares ingredients, assists with meal production, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and ensures food is handled and stored according to applicable food safety standards. The Prep Cook collaborates with kitchen staff to support timely meal service, accommodate established patient dietary requirements, maintain inventory, and contribute to a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The position is non-exempt and pays $16.90–$22.77 per hour.
Requirements
- Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices.
- Current California Food Handler Card or other applicable food safety certification.
- Familiarity with standard cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food preparation procedures.
- Ability to safely and efficiently use knives, cutting tools, and food preparation equipment.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to measure ingredients and follow recipes.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain established food preparation standards.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to recognize food quality, freshness, and appropriate preparation standards.
- Valid California identification card.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Social Model Recovery process.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients according to established menus, recipes, preparation lists, and instructions from the Kitchen Manager or Head Chef.
- Wash, peel, chop, portion, and organize fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients.
- Measure and prepare seasonings, sauces, and other cooking ingredients.
- Perform preliminary cooking tasks, including parboiling, preparing sauces, and assembling meal components.
- Assist with meal preparation and service while following established portion sizes and dietary requirements.
- Label, date, store, and rotate food products to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs to kitchen management.
- Assist with purchasing, receiving, storing, and distributing food and kitchen supplies for residential programs.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and storage spaces.
- Wash dishes, sanitize cookware, remove trash, and complete assigned kitchen cleaning duties.
- Follow applicable food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and infection prevention standards.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment, knives, and food preparation tools.
- Complete required food service records, inventory documentation, and reports in accordance with organizational and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate with kitchen personnel and management to ensure efficient meal preparation and timely service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
