Part-Time Prep Cook

Grand Living; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO 120–160 hours first year

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Life insurance & EAP

Job summary

Grand Living in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Prep Cook to enhance the Resident experience through quality food production and control of the quantity of all items at the station under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

You will prepare meats, vegetables, breads and desserts, maintain The Sterling Touch standards, and support a high-end dining environment with competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Culinary Arts or Culinary Apprenticeship preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, preferred.
• Scratch cooking experience preferred.
• Sauté and/or broiler experience preferred.
• Ability to read/write English to communicate with staff and Residents.
• Good manual dexterity to use kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion all food items at the station (meats, vegetables, breads, desserts).
• Model professional, courteous, timely service per community standards.
• Assist Executive Chef with quality control and food production.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen experience

Sauté/broiler

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts or Apprenticeship

Job 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 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.
• Sauté and/or broiler experience, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a full benefits package for full-time employees
• a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service
• affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more
• a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.