Prep Cook (Full time)

Position Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of a variety of foods and ingredients to ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, maintains cleanliness of food services area.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working.
• Responsible for preparation and production of ingredients and menu items as assigned.
• Cooks meals according to menus and recipes and adheres to all diets.
• Makes measurements and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
• Pactices and applies portion control during preparation and service of all diets.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen facility and equipment according to schedules, and procedures, maintains logs.
• Communicates any changes or substitutions on daily menus to supervisor.
• Ensures proper labeling, dating and rotation of foods in all storage areas.
• Works in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Familiar with food service disaster plan.

Other Job Functions

• Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:
  • Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all
  • Fostering excellence in everything we do
  • Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth
  • Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative
• Completely complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Complies with Eskaton’s policies regarding attendance, dress code, and community appearance standards.
• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED.
• Training and Experience: Previous Food Service Experience Preferred.

Starting pay ranges from $18.15 per hour-$22.10 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.