Prep Cook AM Shift (PART TIME)

At Ridgecrest, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work—and we take immense pride in that designation. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.
A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
As a Cook I, you will be responsible for working in a collaborative manner with the front and back of the house team members.
This is the first step in culinary arts for anyone in our company that wishes to begin their career in the in the heart of the house. This rank is for anyone with basic kitchen knowledge, or for anyone wishing to obtain the basic skills for an entry level position in the kitchen. A Cook 1 should be familiar with the main and satellite kitchens, Should know basic food sanitation guidelines, they should know the policies and procedures of the kitchen including but not limited to opening, closing, shopping and prep lists, They should consistently practice Mis En Place on a daily basis, a CDM should have reviewed all of the therapeutic diets and signed off on each of the diets having coached and trained on all of them, a chef should have signed off on their knife cuts and can now execute each on a daily basis, They should be able to produce each of the egg dishes assigned to them in the Pathway, and they should be able to execute all of the sandwiches assigned to them in the Pathway.
Working in a collaborative manner with the front and back of the house team members, ensuring compliance with Senior Living Communities' standards for quality, presentation and portion control are met.
Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship with all community departments and Home Office support team to ensure residents remain happy and living the Weller Life.
Actively participate in planning and production meetings with the team.
Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.
Capable of standing on a tile floor for an eight-hour shift.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.
Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the employee can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
May experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.
Subject to moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service.
Performance of job tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat and cold.
TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
High school graduation or GED required.
~Culinary training a plus.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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