Prep Cook

654 Wind Crest, Inc.; Brown Arrow (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount at on-site dining

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Wind Crest community in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to support a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, safe workspace to consistently deliver high-quality meals for residents and guests, while collaborating with cooks and servers to ensure smooth service.

Weekend and holiday availability is required. This role offers growth opportunities within a respected senior living organization and the

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety practices.
• Knife skills required and useful in prep work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized workstation and kitchen area.
• Assist cooks and servers to ensure timely, high-quality meals for residents and guests.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Knife skills

Job description

Location: Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living Job Description

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and working in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen? We're looking for a dependable and motivated Prep Cook to help bring our menu to life and keep our kitchen running smoothly. As a Prep Cook, you're the backbone of our culinary team. From chopping fresh ingredients to keeping everything organized and ready to go, your work sets the stage for an amazing dining experience for every guest.

Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 an hour, will commensurate with experience.

What we offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

• Assist in the consistent preparation all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station
• Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction

What you will need

• Basic knowledge of food safety practices and knife skills
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care.

Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living's national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission-helping people live better lives.

If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more.

Come see why we're among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.