Prep Cook

Atria Senior Living; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking an attentive kitchen teammate to assist with meal preparation and presentation for residents. You will work closely with chefs to ensure dining programs meet quality standards and residents receive excellent service.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, following recipes, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. Evening or weekend shifts may be required to support events and banquets.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and communicates in English with residents and staff.
• Requires a valid food handlers permit as per state/company standards.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes and production guides.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and presentation of meals.
• Provide high level of customer service to residents.
• Work with Executive/Sous Chef to meet dining program standards.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitary and organized at all times.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and safety practices.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared per company standards.
• Assist cooks with meal and snack preparation per recipes/guides.
• Maintain clean floors and manage trash disposal.
• Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Attend pre-meal stand-up before service and assist as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Food handlers permit

ServSafe certification

Follow recipes

Food preparation knowledge

Job description

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.