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Prep Cook

$16.69 - $19.8 per hour

ACTS Retirement-Life Communities

Prep Cook
Country House Category: Food Services Position Type: Full-Time 4830 Kennett Pike US-DE-Wilmington


Overview

Enjoy being a cook, but tired of the late hours? We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate prep cook to join our culinary team!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Prep Cook position.

As part of our onboarding experience, you'll advance your culinary career through our partnership with Rouxbe Online Culinary School. This seamless introduction includes a series of comprehensive courses that provide 9 transferable college credit hours upon completion, setting you up for long term success from day one!

The ideal candidate for our organization serves a very important role in the success of our brand, culinary culture, vision, and future. Our Food Philosophy in our scratch kitchens is that "We are passionate about our food and want you to feel the same excitement and fun. Our menus feature fresh and healthy options alongside the more indulgent ones. We see our service as a journey incorporating seasonal trends, needs and wants." In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food items needed for meal service while following the established recipes and portion control guidelines.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of one year of progressive responsibility in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club/hotel, or cruise line environment is helpful

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

For more information or to apply, visit us at and join our Talent Network to receive e-mail alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests!

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range
$16.69 - $19.80 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.
Vacancy posted 8 hours ago
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