Prep Cook Full Time - Mornings

US Lawns; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO with cash out

Holiday pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cedarfield is seeking a full-time Prep Cook for a 6:00am - 2:30pm shift in a care setting. The role focuses on processing raw foods for recipe production, maintaining sanitation, and assisting in menu item preparation for independent living and health services.

The position requires basic kitchen knowledge, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to health regulations. Weekend/evening work and potential overtime are common.

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.

Responsibilities

• Process raw food items for 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.

Skills

General kitchen knowledge

Food production

Sanitation & storage

English literacy

Multitasking

Knife handling

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Cedarfield Prep Cook FT New

6:00am - 2:30pm

Full-time but days of work vary

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

1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. No licensure required.

Job Duties

1. In accordance with production sheets, responsible for processing raw food products for use in recipe production.
2. Report repair and maintenance needs to Production Manager.
3. Assist in washing and restocking of all china, glassware, and silverware as needed.
4. Assist in the production of menu items for both independent living and health Sesvices production.
5. Maintains a high standard of quality in food preparation, portion control, and serving.
6. Maintains proper food storage of all foods by sealing, labeling, and dating items before placing in refrigerator or freezer (date and description).
7. Reviews and follows menus procedures and shall make changes only in consultation with the chef or Director of Dining Services.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Maintains proper sanitation and safety of food preparation area and equipment. Handles and prepares food in accordance with departmental and regulatory guidelines.
11. Makes daily inspection of work area assuring sanitation and safe working conditions.
12. Washes and cleans utensils and equipment utilized in production.
13. Attends all required meetings, training and inservices.
14. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
2. Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
3. Exposure to heat and cold.
4. Working on weekends, evenings, holidays, and during inclement weather are required.
5. 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 available6% 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
• Immunizationsavailable
• 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 Cedarfieldour 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,

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.