Prep Cook

Responsibilities Follow production and prep sheets for daily assignments. Prepare necessary food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to production sheets. Focus on plate presentation and garnishing. Properly record daily temperature logs and other regulatory paperwork. Label, date, and properly store all food. Follow all sanitation protocols. Have assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects. Work clean and organized; cleaning as you go. Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed. This is a team atmosphere. Essential Responsibilities Prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short to mid-level preparation time. Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided. Provides the highest quality of service to customers. Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food products for consumption in eating establishments. Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trim and cut meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training and applies principles of food safety to food preparation and sanitation practices. Receive inventory, move, and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets. May produce some batch goods using basic cooking technique. Take and record temperatures and correct temperature discrepancies. Prepare all necessary foods for meals according to production sheets. Complete all prep items according to prep sheet. Plate food as ordered with attention to appearance and garnish. Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques. May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets. Cleaning, Storage and Sanitation Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all regulatory rules and procedures. Assist with set ups; break down and clean up serving lines and other food areas. Properly record and label, with appropriate dates and store properly. Safety and Risk Management Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. Education and Work Experience Required Degree : High school diploma Certifications : Training in Servsafe is beneficial. Experience : Desired is 3-4 years of related and advanced food service and cooking experience. Experience with basic operation of kitchen equipment is preferred. Intermediate to advanced knife experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Extensive working knowledge of a kitchen environment and food preparation. Effective verbal and written communication in English with residents and staff. Ability to read and understand written instructions, follow safety practices, and read and follow recipes unsupervised. Ability to use basic functions of a computer. Conscientious, dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through. Ability to work within standard policy and procedures with limited supervision. Ability to handle a variety of tasks and function calmly in emergency situations. Demonstrates patience and compassion to senior adults and considers residents’ safety and comfort. Time management and prioritization skills; maintains a neat, orderly work area; adheres to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements. Ability to work with diverse people (employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, healthcare professionals, and community). Ability to work on some holidays and flexible hours. Physical Requirements May be required to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling/pushing, and extended periods of walking or standing. May be required to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel or crouch when performing job duties. Must possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position. Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods (up to 8 hours). Environment may include heat or cold during outside activities. Compensation and Benefits Dining compensation range: $14.88 - $19.58 per hour. For full-time employees, benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid group term life and disability; PTO and holidays; 403(b) with a 3% match; fitness center access; and voluntary benefits (Life/AD&D, tuition assistance, EAP, legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, pet insurance). Equal Opportunity Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr