Cook

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is looking for a dedicated Line/Prep Cook to enhance the dining experience for residents. This full-time position focuses on providing a restaurant-style service during the afternoon shift, ensuring that meals are prepared with care and presented beautifully. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of cooking techniques, teamwork, and effective communication skills to the kitchen. Enjoy a respectful work environment with no late nights and a variety of benefits, including medical and retirement plans. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts

Respectful Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of previous cook experience or 3 years of prep cook experience.
• Solid understanding of professional cooking and knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of meal preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Keep cooking stations stocked and maintain documented time/temperature logs.
• Follow recipes and portion controls set by the executive chef.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Cooking Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Knife Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

2-3 years of previous cook experience

3 years of prep cook experience

Tools

Cooking Equipment

Job description

Shift is 11 am to 7 pm

Prep/Line Cook

At Cedarbrook Senior Living, we work hard every day to find out what “Celebrating Life Every Day!” means to our residents and their families, then we help them achieve these goals.

We are seeking a full-time Line/Prep Cook to provide a "restaurant style" experience for our residents during the afternoon shift.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of meal preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Keep cooking stations stocked, use batch cooking methods, and maintain documented time/temperature logs.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the executive chef.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift and complete order sheets to maintain appropriate supplies and inventory.

Qualifications:

• Understanding and knowledge of proper equipment use and maintenance.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, coolers, freezers, and storage areas.
• Assist with washing pots, pans, and other projects with the dishwasher.
• Willing and able to participate in daily lineup meetings.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow directions.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of previous cook experience or 3 years of prep cook experience.
• Solid understanding of professional cooking and knife skills.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Professional communication skills, including verbal and listening skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to problem-solve.

Benefits:

• No late nights
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Respectful Work Environment

Making a Difference:

Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families by visiting our company website.