Prep Cook

Erickson Senior Living; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation assistance

Free shift meal

401k with company match

30% discount on food & drinks

Onsite medical centers

Job summary

Join Erickson Senior Living at Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park, Kansas, as a culinary team member. You will assist in food preparation, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and create high-quality menu items to enhance resident satisfaction.

This role requires some weekend shifts and physical capability to lift items. The position offers competitive compensation and a welcoming workplace culture. Experience growth opportunities and a commitment to work-life balance within a vibrant community of senior living.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the consistent preparation of all food items according to proper 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 skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work in varying temperatures

Teamwork

Job description

Location

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living

Compensation

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour, based upon experience

Sign-On Bonus

$1,000 for Full-time - Recruiter will provide details

What We Offer

• Transportation assistance
• Grow your career through Rouxbe Online Culinary School training
• Free shift meal
• 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
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!

How You Will Make An Impact

• Assist in the consistent preparation of 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

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

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. 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. Tallgrass Creek 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.