Prep Cook - Senior Living

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

30% discount on food and drinks

401k with 3% company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in Novi, Michigan, is looking for a full-time Prep Cook to join their culinary team. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes and ensuring kitchen cleanliness while engaging in food preparation.

This role offers various benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside competitive pay up to $18.50 hourly. Flexible hours ensure a quality life for team members, with most shifts ending before 9pm.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food items according to safety and cooking techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and work station.
• Prepare and assemble high-quality menu items.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Location

Fox Run Village by Erickson Senior Living

About the Role

We are looking to add full time team members to our culinary team - hours are 11:30am to close!

Join our team as a Prep Cook if you’re passionate about food and teamwork, with culinary experience. You will contribute to our Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and creating chef-inspired dishes, while working with a dedicated team in state‑of‑the‑art kitchens and using top‑notch equipment.

What we offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• On‑site medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience up to $18.50 hourly.

How you will make an impact

• Assist in the consistent preparation of all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station
• Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction

What you will need

• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.