First Cook

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

As a Line/Prep Cook, you'll play a key role in creating fresh, delicious meals for our residents while supporting the daily operations of the vibrant 2Life Dining Program. This is more than just a cooking job — it's an opportunity to make a real impact through food, teamwork, and community care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Effectively communicate with the 2Life team and staff to ensure resident needs and requests are met

• Communicates effectively and with empathy with residents and stakeholders, and effectively receives feedback

• Conveys appropriate action plans and enforces policies and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)

• Assists in the planning and execution of menus and special diets

• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets

• Assists the Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas

• Ensures the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets

• Ensures that the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and department policies

• Accounts for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils

• Maintains the cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils

• Participates in mandatory training

• Other related duties as the Executive Chef may assign

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • three or more years’ experience as a Cook or Chef preparing food for large numbers of people;

  • a degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution

• ServSafe Certification 

• Willingness to work with and train team in food preparation

• Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours

• Ability to lift items weighing between 10 to 50 pounds

• Constant bending and reaching as high as 8 feet, using step ladder if necessary

• Ability to walk through and deliver meals through overheated hallways

• Ability to handle equipment at temperatures as high as 500 degrees

• Ability to handle temperatures as low as 10 below zero

• Will be handling knives and other sharp objects

Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply here

We don’t just offer a job; we invest in your entire life. Our "Total Rewards" package adds an extra 27% to 30%+ in value on top of your base salary.

Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.

Future-Proofing: 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).

Rest & Recharge: Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.