Prep Cook

Discovery Village at Deerwood AL; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living management group is searching for a motivated Prep Cook to enhance the dining experience for residents. This role focuses on food preparation, quality control, and safety standards. Opportunities for advancement and a competitive benefits package are available.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least one year of job-related experience in food preparation and menu items.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred.
• Experience in therapeutic diets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes.
• Monitors food quality and safety standards.
• Coordinates meal production with serving hours.

Skills

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Services Sanitation Certificate

Job description

PREP COOK WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.

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.

Prep Cook 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.

_ If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!_

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