Prep Cook

Holiday by Atria; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Holiday by Atria in Kittery, Maine, is seeking individuals to assist in meal preparation and kitchen maintenance. Responsibilities include food preparation, communicating effectively with residents, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates must possess communication skills, food handling permits, and serv safe certification. Join a welcoming team that values your contributions to our residents' dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Food handlers permit required by law.
• Serv safe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal presentation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Ensure food safety practices are followed.
• Help execute special events and theme meals.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Food handling and preparation

Customer service

Ability to follow recipes

Job description

About Atria Senior Living

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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