Prep Cook

Solstice at East Amherst; East Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off & Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare food using standardized recipes, coordinate with meal service times, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. Experience with therapeutic diets and full-line menu items is a plus.

We offer full-time and part-time shifts, competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Training and meals are provided, with a strong focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year job-related experience including food preparation and standard menus.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Coordinates meal production with serving hours to meet schedule.
• Maintains proper temperature, taste, and quality of food items.
• Ensures correct portioning and serving per menu cycle and recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards in the kitchen.
• Follows safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Oversees food storage, checks labels and dates.
• Performs cleaning duties as required.
• Complies with local, state, and federal food handling policies.
• Keeps food safety temperature records up to date.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or training

Food Services Sanitation Certificate

One year food prep experience

Job description

Provincial Senior Living proudly manages lifestyle-driven Independent Living communities across the United States, united by a shared purpose to enrich the lives of seniors and Team Members alike. Serving thousands of residents and families in more than 13,000 units, we operate with a deep commitment to our foundational Pillars of Excellence, ensuring personalized care, hospitality, and lasting connection. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., Provincial communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022-2026. Provincial is a place where purpose and culture come together to create meaningful work and extraordinary career pathways. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, helping every team member build a fulfilling and purpose-rich career.

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.

EOE D/V