Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that creates communities where employees thrive and residents feel at home. In this role, you'll assist in meal preparation and ensure a clean, safe kitchen environment while delivering exceptional customer service. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive work-life balance, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about food service and community care. Enjoy competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Anniversary Rewards

Annual Scores Reward

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in English with residents and staff.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to safety practices.
• Provide high-level customer service to residents.

Skills

English Communication

Food Handling

Recipe Reading

Customer Service

Food Safety (ServSafe)

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

Qualifications

• Effectively read, write and communicate in English with residents and other employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by provincial law/local/state and/or Company standards.
• Serv safe is required
• Able to follow and read recipes and production guides.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals.

• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Assist cook with preparation and presentation of meals and snacks in accordance with Company recipes and production guides.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist cooks as requested.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Will attend pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $16.00/hr - $18.40/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience