Prep Cook

Prep Cook – Bickford Senior Living

Starting at $15 per hour.

Join our dynamic team at Bickford Senior Living as a Prep Cook! The Prep Cook supports the culinary team as they prepare food and serve our residents in our restaurant‑style dining experience called the “Bread Basket.”

• Full‑time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products).
• Part‑time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for voluntary benefits:
  Life, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring.
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Prescription savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Pay available daily.

• Prepare meals following Bickford’s menus, processes, and expectations.
• Serve food timely, at the correct temperatures, and appropriately plated.
• Ensure Bickford’s process is followed during meal service.
• Interact with residents in the Dining Room during meals to enhance their dining experience.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford’s dishwashing procedure.
• Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide.
• Utilize residents’ Meal Order Information form to track all resident physician ordered diets, allergies, and preferences.
• Maintain food service records in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Store food in accordance with regulatory requirements and Bickford’s policies.
• Complete assigned tasks from the Kitchen Rotational Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room to meet regulatory requirements and Bickford’s expectations for cleanliness.
• Ensure Bistro/Beverage Bar is stocked with appropriate refreshments.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager to ensure appropriate food/refreshments are provided for tours and events.

• Exhibits a “learner’s mindset.”
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers dedicated to enriching our residents’ happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family, it has grown to over 50 locations in 7 states, maintaining a family environment that serves thousands of residents and employees.

At Bickford, you will make a difference every day and join a uniquely supportive community. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best and provide leadership development programs designed to grow your career.

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