Prep Cook — Fresh, Resident-Focused Kitchen

Garden Spot Village; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K program with company match

Tuition assistance

First-time homebuyer program

Job summary

Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA is seeking a Prep Cook to join our Dining Services team. You will prepare fresh salads, pastries, and other dishes, ensuring meals meet residents’ nutritional needs and presentation standards.

We offer a full-time schedule 8:00am-4:30pm with rotating weekends, health insurance, a 401K with company match, and tuition assistance. Prior kitchen experience and ServSafe training are a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen tools, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare consistent portions.
• Attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh salads, fruit dishes, pastries, desserts, and other menu selections.
• Wash, peel, chop, and portion ingredients to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Follow recipes and preparation instructions to deliver consistent flavor, quality, and presentation.
• Add finishing touches by arranging, garnishing, and presenting food with care.
• Assist with baking and pastries according to recipes and production needs.
• Support Dining Services restaurants and campus events with timely food preparation.
• Prepare items for residents with dietary needs, following instructions and food allergy precautions.
• Monitor ingredient freshness, rotate stock, label and store food properly, and minimize waste.
• Receive inventory and move and lift food supplies as needed.
• Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Follow all food handling, sanitation, HACCP, and safety requirements.
• Work closely with the dining team to provide friendly, dependable service.

Skills

Food prep basics

Kitchen tools

Safe food handling

Follow recipes

Attention to detail

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA is seeking a Prep Cook to join our Dining Services team. You will prepare fresh salads, pastries, and other dishes, ensuring meals meet residents’ nutritional needs and presentation standards.

We offer a full-time schedule 8:00am-4:30pm with rotating weekends, health insurance, a 401K with company match, and tuition assistance. Prior kitchen experience and ServSafe training are a plus.