Prep Cook

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability (Company Paid)

Long Term Disability

401K Retirement and Investing Plan

Paid Time Off Accrual

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida in Gainesville is seeking a Prep Cook to support our kitchen team. You will prepare ingredients, assist head chef, and help ensure timely service for all in-service areas.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, some food prep experience, and the ability to read recipes and instructions. You will work in a community setting with seniors, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Six months of food preparation experience or training.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Empathetic, energetic and able to work with a diverse senior population.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with different cuts of meats, fish, and fowl; trim per recipe or protocol.
• Prepare ingredients for all in-service areas.
• Daily clean-up of food preparation areas, equipment, floors, and tables.
• Organize food preparation areas, freezers, coolers, and storerooms.
• Date and rotate products by date.
• Maintain accuracy of production worksheets and inventory records.
• Receive, label, and store incoming deliveries.
• Report quality concerns to management.
• Follow all safety and food safety procedures.
• Attend required training and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' PHI.

Skills

Food safety

Reading recipes

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on optimal wellbeing.

What You Can Expect from Us

Full Time Employee Benefits include:

University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF ID Card

OH, I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Pay Every Other Week

Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off Accrual

6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday

More Than a Job

Imagine a rewarding career helping others. Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest. When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents’ lives.

No matter the position you are searching for, there are opportunities to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember.

Prep Cook Position Summary

The prep cook is a crucial member of the kitchen team, responsible for preparing ingredients and assisting in the smooth operation of food preparation. They work closely with the head chef and line cooks to ensure that all necessary ingredients are properly prepared and organized before cooking for all in-service areas.

Prep Cook Responsibilities

• Familiar with different cuts of meats, fish, and fowl; able to cut, bone and trim per recipe requirement or established protocol.
• Cuts and prepares ingredients to be used in the preparation of foods, sauces and soups used on the cook’s line, as per recipe requirements.
• Daily clean-up of food preparation areas, equipment, floors, and tables.
• Daily organize food preparation areas, freezers, coolers, and storerooms.
• Date, store products and properly rotate foods by date
• Maintains accuracy of production worksheets, wall charts, and other inventory records
• Accepts, confirms, labels, and stores incoming deliveries
• Notifies manager of any quality concerns with deliveries and/or products.
• Follows all job safety and food safety procedures
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings
• Maintains confidentiality of members’ PHI (Protected Health Information) and medical records information as well.
• This position is considered an essential role and the incumbent may be required to work during emergency situations including natural disasters.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma
• Six months food preparation experience and/or training
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions
• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and understand recipes
• This individual will need to be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population.