Full-Time Prep Cook

Vetter Senior Living; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Continuing education

Career advancement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Brookefield Park in St. Paul seeks a Prep Cook to lay the foundation for a successful dining experience. You will prepare ingredients, assist with meal production, and keep an organized kitchen that supports a compassionate care environment.

Ideal candidates bring a team-first mindset, strong time management, and a commitment to food safety. Experience is helpful but not required; residents’ dining experiences are prioritized in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Background in cooking for large groups
• High quality food and customer service
• High personal integrity, caring attitude and positive image

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for service and assist with meal production
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe kitchen environment
• Follow standardized recipes and portion controls
• Support culinary team to ensure residents receive nutritious, flavorful meals

Skills

Positive attitude

Follow recipes

Cleanliness & safety

Dependability

Team player

Job description

At Brookefield Park, every meal is an opportunity to make someone's day a little brighter. As part of our community in St. Paul, you'll join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. We believe our residents deserve exceptional care and hospitality, and that starts with dedicated team members who take pride in their work.

Why Employees Love Working Here

Competitive Benefits Package

• Affordable health insurance plans starting at just $120 per month
• FREE life insurance
• Vision insurance options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses

Financial Wellness & Support

• Earned Wage Access for added flexibility

Growth & Development

• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Professional seminars and training programs
• ESL (English as a Second Language) education
• Career advancement opportunities within our organization

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive team environment and positive workplace culture

About the Prep Cook Role

As a Prep Cook, you'll help lay the foundation for a successful dining experience by preparing ingredients, assisting with meal production, and maintaining an organized kitchen environment. Working alongside our culinary team, you'll help ensure residents receive nutritious, flavorful meals prepared with care and attention to detail.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a team setting, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, and takes pride in delivering quality work behind the scenes. Strong time management skills, a commitment to food safety, and a willingness to learn are key to success in this position.

What You'll Bring

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow recipes and preparation instructions
• Attention to cleanliness, food quality, and safety standards
• Dependability and a team-first mindset
• Previous kitchen or food service experience is helpful but not required

Join Our Team

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a community where your contributions truly matter, Brookefield Park may be the perfect fit. Join us in creating meaningful dining experiences and helping residents feel at home every day.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a background in cooking for large groups and will have a history of high quality food and customer service! They will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.