Prep Cook

Eskaton; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskaton is seeking a Prep Cook who will be responsible for preparing meals and maintaining hygiene standards in a dynamic kitchen environment. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior food service experience preferred, and a commitment to food safety, ensuring resident satisfaction. Join a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults and enjoy competitive benefits including health coverage and a 401K matching program.

Benefits

Competitive Health Plan

Company paid life insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

401K with Company Match Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Free meals at communities

Qualifications

• Previous Food Service Experience Preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Knowledge of food handling and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks meals according to menus and recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness of the food services area.
• Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation techniques

Food presentation

Menu preparation

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Free meals at communities

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of a variety of foods and ingredients to ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, maintains cleanliness of food services area.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.41 to $24.76/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. Shifts for this position will be scheduled for 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, Tuesday-Saturday.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working.
• Responsible for preparation and production of ingredients and menu items as assigned.
• Prepares, cooks meals according to menus and recipes and adheres to all diets.
• Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
• Practices and applies portion control during preparation and service of all diets.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen facility and equipment according to schedules, and procedures, maintains logs.
• Communicates any changes or substitutions on daily menus to supervisor.
• Ensures proper labeling, dating and rotation of foods in all storage areas.
• Works in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Familiar with food service disaster plan.

Qualifications

Education:
High school graduate or GED.

Training and Experience:
Previous Food Service Experience Preferred. Serve Safe Certification.

Job Knowledge:
Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. Must have knowledge of good practices to avoid waste and misuse. Must have the ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and to test quality of food by taste and smell. Must have a broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch and dinner entree preparation. Must have a broad knowledge of scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches and vegetables.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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