Food Preparation Technician

2 weeks ago


West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Grand Living Full time
Grand Living at Tower Place

Flexible Scheduling
  • Shifts: 6:30AM - 3:00PM and 11:00AM - 8:30PM
About Grand Living

Grand Living is transforming the way generations experience life, quickly establishing itself as a distinguished name in senior hospitality. Our vision to create unique senior living communities has led to the development of exceptional residences, complete with luxury-inspired amenities and outstanding service for residents and guests. Our communities feature elegant apartments, stunning decor, and design excellence, but the true luxury lies in our people. Their unwavering dedication to personal service is the essence of our mission.

Position Overview

As a Prep Cook, your role will be pivotal in enhancing the overall experience for residents through superior food preparation and maintaining the quality and quantity of all food items produced at your station, including meats, vegetables, potatoes, bread products, desserts, and more. You will embody The Sterling Touch by demonstrating professionalism, friendliness, courtesy, helpfulness, and timeliness, ensuring a high level of satisfaction for residents and their guests. This position operates under the general supervision of the Executive Chef, adhering to community standards, processes, procedures, practices, and philosophy.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate for the Prep Cook position should possess the following qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Culinary Arts education or apprenticeship is preferred.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, cook-to-order kitchen is preferred.
  • Experience with scratch cooking is preferred.
  • Experience with sauté and/or broiler cooking is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language to manage kitchen staff, complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate effectively with residents and guests.
  • Manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and utensils (e.g., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers).
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull, and work continuously without sitting for extended periods.
  • Capability to lift or carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform essential functions in varying temperature conditions.
Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
  1. A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, starting at 120 hours in the first year and increasing to 160 hours in the second year, with continued accrual based on length of service.
  2. Affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision, and more.
  3. A 401(k) plan with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution.
  4. Automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members, along with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).
PTO is accrued at lower rates for part-time staff. Grand Living provides a high-end environment featuring exquisite cuisine and complimentary employee meals (subject to eligibility), along with access to Grand Spa & Fitness facilities during designated times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Grand Living, we embrace the motto "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences are not only accepted but celebrated.

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