AM Cook

About the role

As our AM Cook, you’ll bring great food and great energy to the start of each day. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you will safely and efficiently prepare a variety of foods. Your attention to detail helps ensure every plate is high-quality, visually appealing, and tailored to each resident’s preferred portion size. Beyond the food, this role is all about connection; you’ll build positive relationships with residents, guests and fellow team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables using methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing, and ensuring every plate looks appealing.
• Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas during meetings, staying open to feedback, and maintaining attentive coverage of the service line during meal hours.
• Complete all assigned opening and closing tasks for each shift, including morning setup or end-of-day shutdown, while supporting teammates with shared duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Keep stations fully stocked and well organized by maintaining adequate food supplies, refreshing pantry items for freshness and appearance, and monitoring refrigeration as needed.
• Ensure a sanitary kitchen environment by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment and regularly checking and recording food, refrigeration, and dish-machine temperatures to support safety and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm; and willing to work the PM shift as needed.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, preferred.
• Ability to secure appropriate food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Customer service skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, HSA, FSA, LSA, Accident & Hospital Indemnity, Legal & Identity Theft Protection, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with employer match.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm; and willing to work the PM shift as needed.