Prep Cook Part-Time

Poultry Science Association; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Pomperaug Woods is looking for a passionate part-time Prep Cook to deliver high-quality food service in a senior living environment. In this role, you will assist in meal preparation, maintain cleanliness, and uphold our company’s culture of hospitality. If you have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a love for cooking, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience as a prep cook in a relevant field.
• Certification in food handling required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of ingredients for entrees and other meals.
• Performs daily cleaning and sanitation tasks in the kitchen.

Skills

Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations

Ability to plan and organize work

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department: Culinary Services/Food & Beverage

Scheduled: Weekdays and E/O weekend - Part time

When you work at Pomperaug Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Pomperaug Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Prep Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Prep Cook:

• Assists production staff with preparation of ingredients for entrees.
• Assists production in the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, soups, sauces, poultry and fish items.
• Assists cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items as well as breakfast items for residents and patients.
• Performs daily cleaning and sanitation tasks

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Work Experience: A minimum of six months experience as a prep cook in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution.
• Skills/Certification: Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and performs simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Certification in food handling (or within six months of hire)

Pomperaug Woods fully embraces a culture of hospitality.

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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