Prep Cook

Bickford of Aurora - Starting at $15.50 Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as an Prep Cook! The Prep Cook supports the culinary team as they prepare food and serve our residents in our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.” This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to: Benefits Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products) Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Prescription savings plans All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily Eligible for PTO Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Prescription savings plans All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily Eligible for PTO All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match Pay available daily Eligible for PTO RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Responsibilities Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations. Serve food timely, at the correct temperatures, and appropriately plated. Ensure Bickford’s process is followed during meal service. Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance their dining experience. Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford’s dishwashing procedure. Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide. Utilize residents’ Meal Order Information form to follow/track all resident physician ordered diets, allergies, and preferences. Maintain food service records in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies. Store food in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies. Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule. Maintain kitchen and dining room to meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness. Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments. Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events. Qualifications Exhibits “learner’s mindset.” Ability to handle multiple priorities. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication. Competent in organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr