Prep Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Prep Cook - Join Our Big-Hearted TeamAre you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant team at Grandview Terrace in Sun City West, AZ, as a Prep Cook!** Limited-Time Sign-On Bonus! - There's never been a better time to join Sun Health. Earn $1,000 as a new Prep Cook. Hurry - this offer ends October 31, 2026! Ask your recruiter for more details. **Your Mission: A Prep Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Helps primarily with prepping food for fresh nutritional salads and assorted produce for salad bars and soups, catering and the production menus.Why Choose Us?Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.Key Responsibilities:Prepares items to be used in standardized recipes.Follows daily production sheets using outlined standards, accurate portioning, and correct temperature.Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.Keeps refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms clean and neat.Ensures food and supply items are stored and labeled per standards.Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.Attends in-service and safety meetings.Follows Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines to ensure the quality and safety of food supply.Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.Demonstrate the Sun Health Vibrant Living culture and provide all customers/audience with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating Sun Health behaviors (the 6 Cs) every day.Your Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers certificate.Previous cooking experience preferred.Possess current or has the ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.Team Member Benefits:Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.Tuition Reimbursement.Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.Apply today!