Residential Prep Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Recoveryatarchway; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Recoveryatarchway in Napa, CA seeks a Prep Cook to support daily food preparation and kitchen operations in ARS residential treatment facilities. You will prepare ingredients, assist meal production, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safe food handling in line with standards.

Collaboration with kitchen staff, adherence to dietary requirements, inventory maintenance, and a sanitary, organized kitchen environment are essential to successfully serve patients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Current California Food Handler Card or other applicable food safety certification.
• Familiarity with standard cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to safely use knives and kitchen tools.
• Basic math to measure ingredients and follow recipes.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Social Model Recovery process preferred.
• Valid California identification card.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to menus and recipes.
• Wash, peel, chop, portion, and organize ingredients.
• Measure seasonings and sauces as required.
• Perform preliminary cooking tasks and assemble meal components.
• Assist with meal prep and service maintaining portion sizes and dietary requirements.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food to maintain freshness.
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, and distributing kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of prep areas and equipment.
• Wash dishes and sanitize cookware; manage kitchen cleaning duties.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Complete food service records and reports as required.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Education

California Food Handler Card

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Knives

Cooking equipment

Job description

Recoveryatarchway in Napa, CA seeks a Prep Cook to support daily food preparation and kitchen operations in ARS residential treatment facilities. You will prepare ingredients, assist meal production, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safe food handling in line with standards.

Collaboration with kitchen staff, adherence to dietary requirements, inventory maintenance, and a sanitary, organized kitchen environment are essential to successfully serve patients.