Prep Cook

Bickford Senior Living; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

Voluntary Disability Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Prescription savings plan

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living is hiring a Prep Cook to support the culinary team in a restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.” You will prepare meals, serve residents, and maintain cleanliness and compliance with policies.

We value a learner’s mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities, with opportunities for growth and benefits for full-time staff. Pay is available daily, with eligibility for benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a learner’s mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following menus, processes and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at correct temperatures and plated.
• Follow Bickford’s kitchen policies during meal service.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room to enhance their dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans per dishwashing procedures.
• Maintain records and follow regulatory requirements.
• Store food per regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Assist with the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Keep kitchen and dining room clean to meet standards.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked for guests and tours.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Communication (written)

Organization & time management

Job description

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as an Prep Cook! The Prep Cook supports the culinary team as they prepare food and serve our residents in our restaurant-style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.”

• Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)
• Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability,
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily

"There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver” - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifesto

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at the correct temperatures, and appropriately plated.
• Ensure Bickford’s process is followed during meal service.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance their dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford’s dishwashing procedure.
• Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide.
• Utilize residents’ Meal Order Information form to follow/track all resident physician ordered diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Store food in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room to meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

Qualifications

• Exhibits “learner’s mindset.”
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

ABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING:

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.

www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our‑story

At Bickford, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day

We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community

The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential

We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.