Prep Cook

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with 3% company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living is looking for a Prep Cook to join our dynamic culinary team. If you have a passion for food and teamwork, this role involves engaging in à la minute cooking and creating chef-inspired dishes. You will work in state-of-the-art kitchens with top-notch equipment while ensuring resident satisfaction through quality meal preparation.

The position offers a competitive compensation of $18-$20/hour, along with extensive benefits including PTO, medical plans, and 401k with match for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and teamwork.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of all food items according to safety and cooking techniques.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station.
• Prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Location: Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Prep Cook if you’re passionate about food and teamwork, with culinary experience. You will contribute to our Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and creating chef‑inspired dishes, while working with a dedicated team in state‑of‑the‑art kitchens and using top‑notch equipment.

Compensation: $18-$20/hour

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
• 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

• 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

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.