Prep Cook

erickson; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Food discount

Growth opportunities

Wellness centers

401k with match

Job summary

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to support a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You will help prepare and assemble menu items, ensuring safety and quality while contributing to a great dining experience for residents.

The role requires basic food safety knowledge and knife skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work varying temperatures. Weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety practices and knife skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in consistent preparation of all food items per safety and cooking methods.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen and workstation.
• Prepare and assemble high quality menu items to drive resident satisfaction.

Skills

Food safety practices

Knife skills

Job description

Location: Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Job Description

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and working in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen? We’re looking for a dependable and motivated Prep Cook to help bring our menu to life and keep our kitchen running smoothly.

As a Prep Cook, you’re the backbone of our culinary team. From chopping fresh ingredients to keeping everything organized and ready to go, your work sets the stage for an amazing dining experience for every guest.

Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 an hour, will commensurate with experience.

What we offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

• Assist in the consistent preparation all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station
• Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction

What you will need

• Basic knowledge of food safety practices and knife skills
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.