Prep Cook Full Time - Evenings

Pinnacle Living; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

PTO with cash out

6% 403(b) matching

Free parking

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Pinnacle Living's Cedarfield Prep Cook position in Virginia focuses on processing raw food items for recipe production and assisting with menu preparation under the Chef and Dining Services Director. It emphasizes strict sanitation and efficient kitchen operations in a healthcare environment.

This full-time role runs 40 hours weekly with a 11:30am–8pm shift, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to support both independent living and health services production.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general kitchen operations and ingredients.
• Knowledge of food production, preparation techniques, including sanitation and storage.
• Awareness of Health Department regulations for food storage, preparation and service in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Process raw food products for use in recipe production.
• Report repair and maintenance needs to Production Manager.
• Assist in washing and restocking china, glassware, and silverware.
• Assist in production of menu items for independent living and health services production.
• Maintain high quality in food preparation, portion control and serving.
• Store and label foods with date and description.
• Follow menus and consult chef or Director of Dining Services for changes.
• Ensure knives and utensils are clean, sanitized, and properly stored.
• Maintain sanitation and safety of the kitchen area and equipment.
• Attend required meetings, training and in-services.

Skills

Food production

Sanitation

Quality control

English literacy

Team player

Menu reading

Knife safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Processes raw food items for use in recipe production. Assist as needed with preparation and/or presentation of menu items in accordance with established recipes and production guidelines. Assists as needed in utility work as directed by Chef. Maintains strict sanitation of work area to include equipment, floors, walls, etc.

Cedarfield Prep Cook

• Full time.
• 40 hours a week,
• 11:30am -8pm shift

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Processes raw food items for use in recipe production. Assist as needed with preparation and/or presentation of menu items in accordance with established recipes and production guidelines. Assists as needed in utility work as directed by Chef. Maintains strict sanitation of work area to include equipment, floors, walls, etc.

Education, Experience, Certification And Licensure Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No licensure required.

Job Duties

• In accordance with production sheets, responsible for processing raw food products for use in recipe production.
• Report repair and maintenance needs to Production Manager.
• Assist in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed.
• Assist in the production of menu items for both independent living and health Sesvices production.
• Maintains a high standard of quality in food preparation, portion control, and serving.
• Maintains proper food storage of all foods by sealing, labeling, and dating items before placing in refrigerator or freezer (date and description).
• Reviews and follows menus procedures and shall make changes only in consultation with the chef or Director of Dining Services.
• Responsible for ensuring that all knives and utensils are clean, sanitized, and properly stored when not in use and held in a sanitizing solution when at a workstation between uses.
• Wiping cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be free of food debris and visible soil. Wiping clothes are held in a chemical sanitizer solution between uses.
• Maintains proper sanitation and safety of food preparation area and equipment. Handles and prepares food in accordance with departmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Makes daily inspection of work area assuring sanitation and safe working conditions.
• Washes and cleans utensils and equipment utilized in production.
• Attends all required meetings, training and inservices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform entry-level duties in preparation and presentation of menu at community.
• Knowledge of food production, preparation techniques, including sanitation and storage.
• Knowledge of Health Department Regulations related to food storage, preparation, and services in a commercial kitchen and CCRC.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Able to read, write and communicate using the English language.
• Ability to taste and smell.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
• Exposure to heat and cold.
• Working on weekends, evenings, holidays, and during inclement weather are required.
• Exposure to the sights, sounds, smells of a typical healthcare environment including interacting with persons having dementia.

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Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay - for non-exempt team members
• PTO with a Cash Out option available
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• One Paid Personal Day per year
• Free parking available
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
• PayActiv - Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program - LifeSolutions EAP
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance available
• Immunizations available
• Tuition Assistance Program available
• Team Member referral bonus available
• EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVAILABLE Depending on location.

Company Description

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life's Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents' cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living's company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.