Prep Cook Full Time

Processes raw food items for use in recipe production. Assists with preparation and/or presentation of menu items in accordance with established recipes and production guidelines. Supports utility work as directed by the Chef. Maintains strict sanitation of work area, including equipment, floors, and walls.

Responsibilities

• Process raw food products for use in recipe production according to production sheets.
• Report repair and maintenance needs to the Production Manager.
• Assist in washing and restocking china, glassware, and silverware as needed.
• Support production of menu items for independent living and health services.
• Maintain high standards of quality in food preparation, portion control, and serving.
• Ensure proper food storage by sealing, labeling, and dating items before refrigeration or freezing.
• Follow menus and procedures; make changes only in consultation with the Chef or Director of Dining Services.
• Keep knives and utensils clean, sanitized, and properly stored; hold in sanitizing solution when at a workstation.
• Maintain wiping cloths free of food debris and visible soil; store in chemical sanitizer solution between uses.
• Uphold sanitation and safety standards in the food preparation area and equipment.
• Handle and prepare food in accordance with departmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct daily inspections of work area to ensure sanitation and safe working conditions.
• Wash and clean utensils and equipment used in production.
• Attend all required meetings, training, and in-services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general kitchen and ingredient offerings to perform entry-level duties.
• Knowledge of food production, preparation techniques, sanitation, and storage.
• Understanding of Health Department Regulations related to food storage, preparation, and services in a commercial kitchen and CCRC.
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Strong ability to taste and smell.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
• Exposure to heat and cold.
• Required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and during inclement weather.
• Exposure to sights, sounds, and smells typical of a healthcare environment, including interacting with persons having dementia.

Benefits

• Double time pay for designated holidays.
• Holiday pay for non-exempt team members.
• PTO with a cash-out option available.
• 8 federal holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth.
• One paid personal day per year.
• Free parking.
• 6% retirement matching for 403(b).
• PayActiv – cash advance on paycheck available.
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EAP.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance options for individuals or families.
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy.
• Short-term disability insurance available.
• Immunizations available.
• Tuition Assistance Program available.
• Team member referral bonus available.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on location.

Schedule

Full-time position with varying days of work. Shift: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

About the Company

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield, our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides us in delivering service that focuses on autonomy and self-direction, whether in residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support, or nursing residences. Our values—Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality, and Quality—form the framework for everything we do.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.