Prep Cook ~ Senior Living Community ~ No Late Nights

$39,520 - $39,520/Yr

MorningStar Senior Management - Fort Collins, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Collins, CO

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Prep Cook at MorningStar Senior Living is responsible for preparing, cooking, seasoning, and serving nutritious and balanced meals for residents in a senior living community. This role emphasizes the importance of food quality and safety, ensuring that meals are not only appealing but also meet dietary guidelines. The position operates on a full-time schedule from Sunday to Thursday, with no late nights, allowing for a work-life balance while contributing to the well-being of residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals including meat, fish, vegetables, and desserts according to established menus.
• Ensure meals are palatable, appetizing, and attractive for residents.
• Comply with meal schedules and dietary guidelines.
• Follow standard recipes while making independent decisions based on experience.
• Understand and apply proper food-handling techniques to ensure safety.
• Estimate food quantities and monitor portion control for individual servings.
• Prepare foodstuffs by peeling, washing, trimming, and cutting vegetables and fruits.
• Taste and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance before serving.
• Cook food using various methods such as baking, roasting, and steaming, while retaining flavor.
• Serve food accurately and check each tray for completeness.

Requirements

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and proper food handling techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and meal schedules accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation of food.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a senior living or healthcare environment.
• Culinary certification or training.

Benefits

• Health Insurance offerings including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401k plan with matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and birthday leave.
• Career development programs and opportunities for advancement.
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Free shift meal provided.