Cook

Prep Cook

Looking for a rewarding culinary career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and work-life balance? Kendal at Lexington is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Prep Cook to support the preparation and service of high-quality meals for our vibrant community.

• Competitive pay: $19.50 - $22.50/hour DOE • Comprehensive benefits package. • Campus-based work environment. • Meaningful work supporting residents in a vibrant community. • Supportive team environment that values quality, service, and respect.

• Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and other ingredients according to recipes, menus, and established food-preparation procedures. • Measure, portion, chop, slice, dice, peel, and otherwise prepare ingredients for cooking and meal service. • Assist cooks and kitchen staff with daily meal preparation and production. • Follow standardized recipes, portion-control guidelines, and food-quality standards. • Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized food-preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces. • Provide courteous and respectful service to residents, visitors, and staff.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Previous food-service, prep cook, culinary, or institutional kitchen experience preferred. • Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and kitchen sanitation practices. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, recipes, menus, and established food-service procedures. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and safety. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. • Dependable, punctual, and service-oriented. • Ability to communicate effectively and interact respectfully with residents, visitors, and coworkers. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in a residential care environment. • Must be willing to obtain and maintain required food-safety certifications, if applicable.

• Lift and carry food products, supplies, and kitchen equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. • Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. • Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist while performing food-preparation and kitchen duties. • Push and pull carts, racks, containers, and other kitchen equipment. • Perform repetitive motions associated with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, stirring, mixing, and portioning. • Work in hot, cold, wet, and humid kitchen environments. • Safely handle kitchen utensils, equipment, hot food, and containers in accordance with established safety procedures.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness resources, employee assistance program, and voluntary supplemental benefit options.

Kendal at Lexington is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community dedicated to providing a welcoming, vibrant, and supportive environment.