Prep Cook

Provincial Glenville; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A senior living community in Schenectady is seeking a Prep Cook/Cook. Responsibilities include preparing food items, ensuring quality standards, and adhering to safety procedures. The ideal candidate has at least one year of related experience, a high school diploma, and a Food Services Sanitation Certificate. Join our team to make a direct impact on the lives of others.

Qualifications

• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu item knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or training

Tools

Food safety equipment

Job description

__Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent experiences for our residents.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Prep Cook/ Cook to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
• Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
• Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
• Completes cleaning duties.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

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