PREP COOK (HOURLY, FULL-TIME)

Full-Time | $25.00-$26.00 per Hour
Join a dedicated culinary team in a beautiful senior living community where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every day. We're looking for a passionate Cook II who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals and delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents.
Monday-Saturday: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Two days off each week
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays
~Commuter Reimbursement

Responsible for preparing and serving all food items based on standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: sauces, sautés, boils, braises and roasts items as well as fries, steams, grills, bakes, and short order cook.
Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other food items for cooking, assuming 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
Assist in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events.
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Culinary education preferred.
This position is essential to the safety of our residents and staff; and to the operation and function of the community. Employee may be recalled to report to work for an emergency, unusual occurrence, resident care need, visit from regulatory/governing agencies or any other event deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Administrator, and designee.

Ability to multitask, work on projects while answering phone and greeting visitors.
Must display a friendly, courteous and helpful attitude toward the residents and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively in English. Able to perform simple mathematics and basic knowledge of computer programs.
High School graduate. General office and heavy phone experience preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.