Prep Cook

Healthcare Services Group - Mount Airy, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Airy, MD

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Prep Cook at Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) plays a vital role in the kitchen team at a long-term care facility, focusing on meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position is essential for ensuring that residents receive nutritious meals while adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role offers opportunities for hands-on training and career development within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in meal preparation and maintains a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Preparing ingredients and cooking meals per standardized recipes.
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and proper food storage.
• Following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to meet service demands.
• Assisting in inventory management and reporting shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in food preparation or a kitchen environment is desired.
• Must complete an approved sanitation and safety course (ServSafe).
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required based on State / County law.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with cooking techniques are preferred.
• Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Ability to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, and stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Residency within the service area is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic knife skills and familiarity with cooking techniques are preferred.

Benefits

• Free Telemedicine
• Free Prescription Discount Program
• Free Employee Assistance Programs
• Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
• Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking
• Hands-on-Training & Support
• Career Development
• Additional benefits may include vacation, holiday, and sick pay, as well as medical, dental, vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other voluntary insurance products.