Prep Cook

The Wyndmoor Group; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wyndmoor Group is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests in Portage, Indiana. You will follow menus and recipes, work with a team, and ensure food is served safely and on time.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, healthcare food service experience, and ServSafe certification is preferred. This role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training and prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents according to menus and recipes.
• Maintain meals on time and ensure safe handling of all food items.
• Label, date, cover, and store all foods properly.
• Record temperatures and monitor kitchen equipment for quality.
• Follow sanitation procedures and safety guidelines at all times.
• Assist Dining Director with kitchen operations and events.

Skills

Technical training

Food service experience

ServSafe knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

As a Prep Cook, you will prepare food according to menus, recipes and planned events for residents and their guests. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished in a timely, effective, and safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of food preparation and serving for residents as required.
• Manage all functions of culinary preparation, execution, and serving according to established menus and recipes.
• Maintain established meal times by having all items prepared on time.
• Maintain all necessary records and documentation.
• Label, date, cover, and store all food items properly.
• Control food and material waste.
• Have knowledge of and ensure compliance with all sanitary and food preparation procedures.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures and take corrective action if temperatures are incorrect.
• Clean and monitor all kitchen and food preparation equipment to ensure proper working order and quality.
• Ensure proper food preparation accuracy, timeliness, presentation, and temperatures for all food items.
• Assist Dining Director in assigned duties related to kitchen operations.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment and ensure that the highest quality of nutritional care is delivered.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent.
• Technical training and prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Preferably ServSafe certified.