Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to assist in meal preparation and ensure high-quality service. Join a supportive environment that values employee growth and offers competitive benefits. This role involves working closely with chefs and maintaining kitchen standards.

Benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Effectively read, write and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Skills

Communication

Food Handling

Education

Food Handlers Permit

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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!

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.

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.