Prep Cook for Senior Living Dining — Make a Real Impact

Bickford Senior Living; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Voluntary products

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Portage, MI is seeking a Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a restaurant-style dining experience called the Bread Basket. Starting pay is $15 per hour with opportunities to grow.

As a Prep Cook you will prepare meals, serve residents, follow menus, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a learner’s mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at the correct temperatures, and appropriately plated.
• Ensure Bickford’s process is followed during meal service.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance their dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford’s dishwashing procedure.
• Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide.
• Utilize residents’ Meal Order Information form to follow/track all resident diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Store food in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room to meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

Skills

Learner mindset

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Judgment & problem-solving

Job description

Bickford Senior Living in Portage, MI is seeking a Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a restaurant-style dining experience called the Bread Basket. Starting pay is $15 per hour with opportunities to grow.

As a Prep Cook you will prepare meals, serve residents, follow menus, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and daily pay options.