Prep Cook (Glenaire)

Kintura; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven community as a Prep Cook, where your culinary skills will shine and your passion for service will make a difference. In this role, you'll learn to prepare and cook a variety of delicious dishes, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. You'll work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal growth, all while serving a community that appreciates your efforts. If you're enthusiastic about cooking and want to be part of a caring team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Medical/Dental Insurance

Family Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Vision Program

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan (401k)

Access to Wellness Center

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholarship

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Food Handler’s Permit and ServSafe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Sanitation Standards

Customer Service

Education

Food Handler’s Permit

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Cooking Equipment

Job description

This position must be available to work weekends.

The Prep Cook will learn to and assist in preparing, seasoning, and cooking various food products for consumption, through job experience supplemented by related instruction, prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards within the preparation and kitchen areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Takes instruction in, and learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Assists in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking, according to instructions from others.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and presentable manner. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Represents company in courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer and employee interactions.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards, and company inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other functions and duties as assigned.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend English simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Other Qualifications: Food Handler’s Permit and ServSafe Certification as required by applicable state and county.

Why Us? Glenaire is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with a mission "to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those we serve." Our core values are put to good use serving our residents and our fellow teammates. We are looking for individuals with a strong skillset combined with a heart for service. If you have enthusiasm to provide exceptional care while building relationships, this is the place for you!

What's for You as a Prep Cook?

• PAL (Paid Annual Leave) eligibility
• Excellent medical/dental insurance at a low cost
• Insurance for family members at low cost
• Disability and life insurance
• Vision program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility
• Access to the Wellness Center and free wellness programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Accessed to earned wages prior to payday
• Significant personal/professional development opportunities through Brightspire University and inSpire Leadership Academy
• Employee assistance
• Employee scholarship
• Referral program
• Faith-based and mission-driven
• A true team spirit and belief in making a difference together!