Prep Cook

About Us

Guardian Recovery is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. Our facility offers a nurturing environment where residents can heal and rebuild their lives. Nutrition and balanced meals are integral to our holistic approach to treatment, and we pride ourselves on providing meals that nourish both body and mind.

Join our Team

The Prep cook is responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking food for clients and employees and for overseeing the kitchen. He/she will provide services to clients whose ages range from adult to geriatric.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits such as full health benefits, vision, dental, 401(k) with a match, life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement after 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Prep Cook or similar role
• Previous experience cooking in a healthcare organization

Responsibilities

• Preparing individual plates according to portion control standards.
• Properly garnishing plates to assure attractiveness.
• Helping to prepare late trays, as needed.
• Demonstrating knowledge/ability to break down stream table and store leftovers in appropriate containers after properly labeling and dating.
• Keeping work area clean and in sanitary condition at all times.
• Reporting to work in clean and neat clothes.
• Washing hands frequently throughout the day and before preparing food.
• Leaving work area and equipment clean before going off duty.
• Demonstrating ability to assure safe and efficient operation in performing his/her abilities.
• Getting needed food supplies from storeroom, freezer and refrigerator using appropriate body mechanics.
• Obeying safety rules and regulations of department and report any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to Director and/or Supervisor.
• Carrying out instructions of Director and/or Supervisor and make necessary changes as directed by management.
• Following policies and procedures of facility and department.
• Attending departmental and facility in services, as indicated.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay: $17.00-21.00 per hour

Schedule: Full Time (7am-6pm 4 days/ week)

Location: Monmouth Junction, NJ

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