Part-Time Prep Cook

Grand Living

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 38,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours first year
401(k) with 4% match
Life insurance & AD&D
Employee assistance program
Free employee meals

Job summary

Grand Living is seeking a Prep Cook at our Cedar Rapids location to enhance the Resident experience through high-quality food production and strict quantity control. You will operate under the guidance of the Executive Chef and uphold our standards and philosophy, ensuring exceptional service for Residents and their guests.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, preferred culinary training, 1+ years in a fast-paced kitchen, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while standing for long

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Culinary Arts or Culinary Apprenticeship preferred.
  • 1+ years experience in a fast-paced kitchen preferred.
  • Experience with scratch cooking preferred.
  • Ability to read, write and understand English to direct, manage and train kitchen staff.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meats, vegetables, potatoes, breads and desserts.
  • Control quality and quantity of all food items at the station.
  • Follow Executive Chef guidance and community standards.
  • Model professional, friendly and timely service to Residents and guests.

Skills

English proficiency
Manual dexterity
Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Culinary Arts or Culinary Apprenticeship

Job description

Grand Living at Indian Creek
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA

Description

About Grand Living

Grand Living is changing the way generations embrace life and is quickly becoming an iconic brand in senior hospitality. What began as a vision to create distinctive senior living communities has evolved into a collection of remarkable residences, offering luxury-inspired amenities and extraordinary service to residents and guests. Our communities include gracious apartments, stunning décor and design excellence at every turn, but from the moment you are greeted, you'll experience something far more luxurious than the architecture: our people. Their unparalleled commitment to personal service in every engagement is at the very heart of what we do.

About the Position

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for enhancing the overall Resident experience through exceptional food production and control of the quality and quantity of all food items prepared at the station: i.e. meats, vegetables, potatoes, bread products, desserts, etc. The Prep Cook is to model The Sterling Touch® professional, friendly, courteous, helpful, and timely manner, resulting in a very high level of satisfaction for Residents and their guests. The Prep Cook position is under the general guidance of the Executive Chef in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices, and philosophy.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Culinary Arts or Culinary Apprenticeship, preferred.
  • One or more years of experience cooking in a fast paced, cook to order kitchen, preferred.
  • One or more years of experience with scratch cooking, preferred.
  • Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to direct, manage, hire and train kitchen staff, complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees as well as Residents and their guests.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity of hands and arms in order to use all kitchen equipment and utensils (e.g. knives, spoons spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.)
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift or carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform all essential functions within varying temperature ranges.

For the Prep Cook,we offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package for full-time employees including

  • 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service;
  • 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more;
  • 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution,
  • 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).

PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff.

Grand Living is a high-end upscale environment including exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements), Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.

At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.

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