Prep Cook

Department: Culinary Services/Food & Beverage Scheduled: Weekdays and E/O weekend - Part-Time 27 hours a week When you work at Pomperaug Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Pomperaug Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Prep Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Prep Cook: * Assists production staff with preparation of ingredients for entrees. * Assists production in the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, soups, sauces, poultry and fish items. * Assists cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items as well as breakfast items for residents and patients. * Performs daily cleaning and sanitation tasks Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: * High school diploma * Work Experience: A minimum of six months experience as a prep cook in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution. * Skills/Certification: Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards. * Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and performs simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions. * Certification in food handling (or within six months of hire) Pomperaug Woods fully embraces a culture of hospitality. * We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. * We treat everyone with courteous respect. * We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly. * We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. * We hold ourselves and one another accountable. * We embrace and value our differences * We make residents, employees and guests feel important. * We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?" * We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. * We pay attention to details. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer

Created: 2025-11-19