Prep/Full or Part Time

About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at [Community Name].

As Prep Cook , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

As a Prep Cook , you will play an important role in supporting daily meal preparation by ensuring food is prepared safely, consistently, and on time. This position helps uphold quality dining standards while supporting an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.

Status: Part-Time

Rate of Pay: [HOURLY OR SALARY RATE OF PAY]

Prepare food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner

Coordinate food preparation with serving hours to support smooth meal service

Monitor food items to ensure minimum standards for temperature, taste, and quality are consistently met

Taste and evaluate food during preparation to maintain quality standards

Maintain or exceed standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety

Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures

Oversee proper food storage, including labeling and date checks

Complete assigned cleaning duties for kitchen and prep areas

Follow all local, state, and federal food handling regulations

Maintain required food safety equipment and temperature records

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

One (1) year of job-related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items, and therapeutic diets

Culinary apprenticeship or formal culinary training preferred

Food Services Sanitation Certificate required

Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines

Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours

• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• Paid training
• Employee Assistance Program

At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse.