Full-Time Prep Cook — Senior Living Kitchen Team

Lake Seminole Square; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Discounted meals

Parking garage

Employee referral bonus program

Resident-run employee appreciation

Job summary

Monarch Landing is recruiting for a hospitality-focused full-time Prep Cook to join our team. This position involves hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, maintaining a high level of quality and cleanliness at all times.

The role includes preparing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, following cycle menus and supporting catering or special events. A ServSafe or equivalent sanitation certificate is required within 90 days of hire, with a high school

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of high-volume food prep experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar is required.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Knife handling skills desirable.
• Flu vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to daily production needs.
• Prepares ingredients for meals including chopping and measuring items.
• Labels and stores inventory.
• Assists in preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including catering activities.
• Adheres to proper handling, preparation, and holding guidelines; monitors temperatures and minimizes waste.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Monarch Landing is recruiting for a hospitality-focused full-time Prep Cook to join our team. This position involves hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, maintaining a high level of quality and cleanliness at all times.

The role includes preparing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, following cycle menus and supporting catering or special events. A ServSafe or equivalent sanitation certificate is required within 90 days of hire, with a high school