Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.00 - $1.00
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Benefits

401K with employer matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Daily Pay

Job Description

The Delaney at The Vale is a distinguished senior living community that prides itself on offering exceptional care and an enriching environment for its residents. Dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere, The Delaney at The Vale stands out as a leader in the senior living industry by truly investing in the lives of its residents and staff alike. This community is more than just a place to live; it is a hub where the wisdom of experienced individuals is celebrated and where compassionate care professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. With a warm, inviting atmosphere and a commitment to superior service, The Delaney at The Vale ensures that every resident enjoys dignity, comfort, and joy throughout their senior years.

Joining The Delaney at The Vale means becoming part of an extraordinary company that values not only the residents but also its employees. This commitment to investment in people is evident in the way the company supports career growth, values employee contributions, and fosters a culture of inclusion and respect. The company offers a full-time position for a hospitality-focused Prep Cook within its Community Culinary Services Department. This role is vital to maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and service, contributing to the overall dining experience of residents and visitors.

The Prep Cook role at The Delaney at The Vale is designed for individuals passionate about culinary arts and senior care hospitality. The position involves hands-on production cooking, ensuring that every meal served adheres to strict quality, appearance, and nutritional standards. The Prep Cook plays an essential role in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization within the kitchen environment. This full-time position operates from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with a starting wage of $21 per hour. Employees benefit from extensive perks such as 401k with employer matching, dental, health, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and daily pay. This opportunity not only promises competitive compensation but also a career with growth potential and the chance to impact the lives of some of the most respected members of the community.

In this role, the Prep Cook will produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with nutritional and dietary regulations. Responsibilities include exhibiting speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking, assisting with meal serving and ware washing, and engaging periodically with residents to gather feedback about the quality and presentation of food. The Prep Cook acts as an ambassador for The Delaney at The Vale, representing the community warmly to create a positive and memorable marketing environment. Supporting the business culture, the Prep Cook will contribute towards driving top-line revenue and occupancy by delivering exceptional service and fostering engagement among residents and staff. This position is ideal for those who are enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated to hospitality and senior engagement, offering a unique opportunity to be part of an extraordinary life at The Delaney at The Vale.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum of one year restaurant or senior living cooking experience
  • Ability to adhere to food safety and sanitation standards
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to assist with meal service and ware washing
  • Compassionate and enthusiastic attitude towards senior care and hospitality

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Job Duties

  • Exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
  • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
  • Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
  • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
  • and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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