Cook's Helper

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays

Discounted Grocery gift cards

Discounts for onsite Daycare

Free Gym and Pool Membership

Paid lunch break

Cell phone discounts

Tuition and educational reimbursement

Job summary

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania is hiring a Cook's Helper at the Elizabethtown Campus. This position offers both full-time and part-time options, providing the opportunity to prepare ingredients and assist with food presentation as part of a dedicated team.

The role includes responsibilities such as food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the service of meals. Ideal candidates should have a minimum grammar school education and willingness to train. A robust benefits package is offered as part of our commitment to employee care.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to receive on-the-job training.
• Good written, oral, organizational, and basic computer skills.
• People oriented.

Responsibilities

• Peel and dice fruits and vegetables.
• Prepare and portion salads and desserts.
• Ensure cleanliness and stocking of stations.
• Assist on serving line as needed.
• Document and manage food temperatures.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Basic computer skills

Food preparation

Education

Minimum of grammar school education

Job description

Overview

Full Time or Part Time | Days and Evenings

Pay: Starting at $15/hr (Pay based on experience)

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Cook's Helper.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership
• Paid lunch break
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning
• Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

As a Cook's Helper, you will carry out our Mission of Love by preparing a variety of ingredients for salads, garnishes, desserts, and assist with plating and presentation of foods to support Cook.

Responsibilities

• Peel, dice, shred fruits and vegetables.
• Able to read, understand, and follow standardized recipes and production sheets. Use Production Worksheets to produce forecasted amounts, use correct recipe for consistency and take and record food temperatures for all food served. Document amount prepared and leftover columns to support the Chef with management and ordering of foods.
• Prepare and portion salads and desserts and prepare other menu items as assigned by Cook, Assistant Chef and Chef. Properly cover, date, and store all food items in proper container and storage area. Check refrigerator for food items over 72 hours old daily and discard them.
• Keep stations stocked and clean.
• Assists on serving line, cook foods to order when needed. Support service of hot and cold foods and assist with setting up of the service line and buffet.

Qualifications

• A minimum of grammar school education or equivalent.
• Willing to receive on-the-job training.
• Good written, oral, organizational, and basic computer skills.
• People oriented.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.