Prep Cook (Glenaire)

Kintura; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Wellness center access

Job summary

Glenaire is seeking a full-time Prep Cook who will learn and assist in preparing, seasoning, and cooking a variety of food products while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. This role requires weekend availability and adherence to company service standards.

The Prep Cook will follow recipes, read menus to estimate needs, and learn to operate kitchen equipment under supervision. A Food Handler’s Permit and ServSafe Certification are required by applicable state and county regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends.
• Food Handler’s Permit and ServSafe Certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read menu to estimate food requirements and order food from supplier or storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with recipes and production records.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and prep areas.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies or sauces as directed.
• Assist in washing, cutting, and prepping vegetables and fruits for use.

Skills

Weekend availability

Food safety

Job description

This is a full time position, and you must be able to work weekends

The Prep Cookwill learn to and assist in preparing, seasoning, and cooking various food product 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 variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steam 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.
• Wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Butcher chickens, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bake 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.
• Ensure compliance with company service standards, and company inventory and cash control procedures.
• Perform 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?

• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for family members at low cost
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility
• Access to the Wellness Center
• Faith-based and mission-driven
• A true team spirit and belief in making a difference together!