Prep Cook

Location

Rapid City, SD | United States

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion. Our community offers a total of 60 independent living units, 29 assisted living units, and 32 memory care units located in the beautiful Black Hills.

We are looking for a prep cook who is interested in growing with the best and most empathetic staff around! As a prep cook, you will be responsible for preparing food in accordance with all regulations and laws. You'll be responsible for keeping the prep areas clean and organized, cleaning all prep equipment, assisting with dishes as needed, assisting with passing trays and meals service, prepping food items for meals including baking desserts and doing dishes. The ideal candidate understands that their role is beyond prepping for meals; it is about making this place home to our Peaceful Pines family. If you have a big heart, an upbeat attitude, and an awesome work ethic, we welcome you to apply!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

• Ensures the well-being and protection of every resident through the delivery of high-quality care.
• Promotes and supports a positive work environment focused on team building and collaboration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Greets residents in professional and courteous manner while focusing on excellent dining service.
• Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine.
• Assist with meal service and dishes as needed.
• Wash and sanitize all pans, utensils, and dishes.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machine.
• Unload dishes and utensils from dish machine and organize them properly.
• Empty trash containers regularly.
• Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed.
• Perform additional cleaning duties as requested.
• Clean food prep stations and equipment.
• Assist cook with prepping bistro menu items and serving.
• Prepare and prep food items for meals and bake desserts.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintains sanitation serving and dining areas, including wiping off tables and chairs during and at end of scheduled shift.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to stand or walk for a full shift and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.
• Dependability and a contagiously positive attitude.
• A team player looking to promote themselves and the people around them.
• A passion for working with seniors and/or caring for others.

BENEFITS:

• Management that cares about your personal and professional goals.
• Paid trainings and education assistance.
• A fun working environment with some of the coolest, quirkiest teammates and residents around.
• Freebies!
• PTO, Retirement Plan Matching Contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Payroll advance program.
• Growth opportunities.

SALARY AND HOURS:

• Prep cook: 7am-3:30pm 5 days per week with a weekend/holiday rotation.
• $14.00-$15.50/hour depending on experience

Job tags

Salary

$14 - $15.5 per hour