Prep Cook

Job summary

Assist the culinary team with the preparation and presentation of meals while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Ensure all food is stored and handled according to company standards and safety regulations.

Job details

Overview We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including: Paid holidays and PTO Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities) *Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now! Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals. Provide a high level of customer service. Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs. Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times. Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned. Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards. Assist cook with preparation and presentation of meals and snacks in accordance to company recipe and production guides. Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied. Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies. Assist cooks as requested. Adhere to standard food safety practices. Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills. Effectively read, write and communicate in English with residents and other employees. Food handlers permit as required by provincial law and/or Company standards. Able to follow and read recipes and production guides. Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

What you’ll do

Assist the culinary team with the preparation and presentation of meals while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Ensure all food is stored and handled according to company standards and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English. A food handler's permit is required as per provincial law and company standards.

Benefits

• Paid holidays • Paid time off • Anniversary rewards • Annual scores reward • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Retirement savings plan • 401k employer match • Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• Reading comprehension · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Meal presentation
• Customer service
• Kitchen sanitation
• Food safety
• Recipe adherence
• Equipment maintenance
• Communication
• Mathematical skills
• Reading comprehension
• Basic Reading
• Food Handler's Card
• Basic Writing
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Mathematics
• Senior Living

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Prep Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant