Prep Cook

Prep Cook/Utility Position Summary

Culinary Staff provide exceptional culinary experiences to our Residents and Guests on a daily basis. Culinary Staff are full-service, hands-on positions that are involved in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room area. As a Culinary Staff you get to do the things you love, creating delicious cuisines, presenting delicious food and developing relationships with Residents and our staff. You will be trained in your position by Management and your Team Members in the skills needed to cater to our Residents wishes and desires while keeping our obligation to serve balanced and nutritious meals.

We welcome candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced from their current job and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules! This is a unique position in the sense that you will be providing services amongst 2 communities in Jenison and Holland.

Prep Cook/Utility Requirements:

• Basic culinary skills and the willingness to cook from scratch and execute a variety of menu items
• Evident interpersonal relationship skills, passionate and empathetic
• Apparent compassion to serve others
• No Educational requirements
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must pass a background check and TB test
• Must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification (we will certify)

Prep Cook/Utility Preferred Skill/Abilities:

• 1 - 3 years’ experience in dietary/food services
• Experience working in Banquet or Catering operations

Prep Cook/Utility Responsibilities:

• Providing our Residents with superior restaurant quality meals and beverages
• Help produce a varied, creative and nutritional menu in consideration of the Residents requests, while providing daily Specials and filling special orders
• Responsible for taking Resident’s orders and serving Resident meals and beverages.
• Set up and decoration of the dining room tables for mealtimes
• Cleaning and sanitizing of the dining room, menus, kitchen, side-stations and other areas as directed
• Assisting with the preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads and condiments for service
• Transports used dishes, waste, refuse and used linen to collection areas
• Responsible to comply with the schedule and posting of work and cleaning assignments for Front and Back of the House
• Maintaining proper hygiene in food handling and preparation and the overall sanitation requirements of the food service area and its personnel according to the regulations of the State’s Health Department
• Responsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in a variety of areas throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director
• Be ready to work in proper uniforms daily
• Know and adhere to all information in the employee-handbook
• Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or the Corporate Culinary Support Team

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to regularly stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to frequently communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in given situations
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

American House Senior Living Communities

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.