Prep Cook - Part-Time 1st Shift

Carlton Senior Living Davis; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living facility as a Culinary Team Member, where you will prepare delicious meals in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $18.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth. Embrace the culture of care and help create a positive dining experience for residents.

Benefits

Raises twice a year

Anniversary Bonus

Immediate Pay

Fitness/Education Reimbursement

Complementary employee meals

Additional pay increases opportunities

Holiday pay

Sick/Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and service standards.
• Preferred one year prior culinary experience with Serve Safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks various food items.
• Stocks production areas and maintains hygiene standards.
• Follows recipes and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal culinary training

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique “culture of caring.”

Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living!

Department: Kitchen

Status:Part time

Schedule:Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 6am to 2pm

Starting Pay: $18.00

Benefits:

• Raises twice a year
• Anniversary Bonus
• Immediate Pay
• Fitness/Education Reimbursement
• Complementary employee meals
• Opportunity for additional pay increases (referrals, mentors, etc)
• Holiday pay
• Sick/Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

Job Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Stocks production areas for efficient daily operation.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steamkettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine degree of doneness.
• Displays knowledge and follows all procedures in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Keeps work area clean and organized using soap and sanitizing agents.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Loads or unloads trucks picking up or delivering food and/or supplies.
• All other reasonable and related duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Communication Skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Interact well with our Carlton Family – residents, family members, all staff members, future residents.
  • Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English with all team members.

• Reasoning Ability
  • Must have basic knowledge of food preparation, service standards and resident relations and etiquette.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions.

• Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED is preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Formal culinary training or degree in culinary arts are preferred.
  • One year prior culinary experience is preferred with a serve safe certification
  • According to Title 22 requirements, employee must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

• Certificates, License, Registration
• Serve Safe certification is preferred.
• Current First Aid Certification (obtained through community)
• DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance must be completed prior to working in community (obtained through community)
• Health screening and negative TB test, must be less than six (6) months old. (obtained through community)

Carlton Senior Living’s Commitment to Pay Transparency

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.

Carlton Senior Living benefits are designed to convey Carlton Senior Living’s culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long-term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans;
• Generous vacation time and leave plans, as well as paid sick days and parental leave;
• Generous benefits like mental and emotional health support through our Employee Assistance Program, a 401K company match, gym and tuition reimbursements.

Carlton Senior Living reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Carlton Senior Living’s Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities

Carlton Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Per Department of Social Services regulations, all applications must undergo an extensive background check, and certain misdemeanor convictions will require an exemption.

Carlton Senior Living is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail] .