Compassionate Prep Cook for Senior Care Kitchen Team

Healthcare Services Group, Inc; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Telemedicine

Prescription discount

Employee Assistance

EarnedIt pay

PNC Workplace Banking

Hands-on-Training & Support

Career Development

Job summary

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. is hiring a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team at a long-term care facility. You will help with meal prep, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, safe cooking area in compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic knife skills, ServSafe or equivalent certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Training is provided, and some benefits are offered alongside competitive scheduling in a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe or a sanctioned sanitation course must be completed.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required by state/county law.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with a team.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with cooking techniques preferred.
• Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in meal preparation and maintains a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Preparing ingredients and cooking meals per standardized recipes.
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and proper food storage.
• Following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to meet service demands.
• Assisting in inventory management and reporting shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Food handling

Knife skills

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. is hiring a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team at a long-term care facility. You will help with meal prep, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, safe cooking area in compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic knife skills, ServSafe or equivalent certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Training is provided, and some benefits are offered alongside competitive scheduling in a collaborative