Prep Cook | Full Time

Title: Prep Cook

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week

Work Shift: 10:45 AM - 6:45 PM, weekends are required

Rate of Pay: $16.50/hour

When you work at Sedgebrook, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Sedgebrook is recruiting for a hospitality focused Prep Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, including maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.  

We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees which includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - benefits package beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date
• Get paid daily with Daily Pay!
• Employee Meal Program
• Free Meals
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child Care Discount with KinderCare

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Prep Cook:

• Assists in preparing all food products as scheduled, to include regular lunch and dinner service and any catering or other special functions using production sheets and approved recipes.
• Properly presents all food items and provides maximum appeal and freshness.
• Follows HACCP procedures and practices.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
• Follows proper handling, preparation and holding guidelines, takes temperatures at regular intervals, and maintains sufficient quantities of food while being careful to avoid over-production and waste.
• Communicates appropriately with all dining services staff, supervisors, and listens effectively.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in food preparation.
• Food Service Sanitation certification or ability to obtain one after employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day.
• Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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