Residential Prep Cook

Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Residential

Compensation Grade: $16.90 – $22.77/hour

Direct Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Schedule

Monday: 11AM - 7:30PM

Tuesday: OFF

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: 11AM - 7:30PM

Friday: 11AM - 7:30PM

Saturday: 5AM - 1:30PM

Sunday: 5AM - 1:30PM

Job Summary

The Prep Cook supports daily food preparation and kitchen operations within ARS residential treatment facilities. This position is responsible for preparing ingredients, assisting with meal production, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food is handled and stored in accordance with applicable food safety standards.

The Prep Cook works collaboratively with kitchen staff to support timely meal service, accommodate established patient dietary requirements, maintain inventory, and contribute to a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare ingredients according to established menus, recipes, preparation lists, and instructions from the Kitchen Manager or Head Chef.
• Wash, peel, chop, portion, and organize fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients.
• Measure and prepare seasonings, sauces, and other cooking ingredients.
• Perform preliminary cooking tasks, including parboiling, preparing sauces, and assembling meal components.
• Assist with meal preparation and service while following established portion sizes and dietary requirements.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs to kitchen management.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, storing, and distributing food and kitchen supplies for residential programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and storage spaces.
• Wash dishes, sanitize cookware, remove trash, and complete assigned kitchen cleaning duties.
• Follow applicable food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and infection prevention standards.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, knives, and food preparation tools.
• Complete required food service records, inventory documentation, and reports in accordance with organizational and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with kitchen personnel and management to ensure efficient meal preparation and timely service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.