Are you looking to the future and want a career you love and is essential? Are you passionate about preparing quality food and motivated to make a difference in the lives of those you serve? If so, we would like you to join our team!

Must be willing to work through the week, rotating weekends and holidays as needed. Prestige Estates is an established organization with a caring workplace and competitive wages. Pay based on experience.

Prestige Estates has been leading the way in senior care since 2007. We are the only privately owned and operated Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in East Texas. Our growing team is committed to our community, residents, and staff to ensure a happy, healthy, independent lifestyle. We would love for you to join us in serving the seniors in our community! Apply Today! 

Job Type: Full-time - Rotating Weekends

Position Title: Prep Cook/Utility
Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the cook and Chef in the preparation of food items along with maintaining a high-quality sanitation standard. They must be prepared to work in a systematic, organized, and fast paced fashion with the ability to take direction. The line cook must follow all safety and sanitation procedures and uphold all kitchen standards set by the chef.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive to work at the schedule time
• Preps all food items as directed in a sanitary manner following standard recipes & procedures within specified time
• Follows recipes, portion control and prep specifications as set by the Chef
• Properly measure and assembles ingredients; cut and/or portion all food items as specified by prep sheets and Chef
• Stock/Restocks items online
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, & organizational skills
• Has knowledge to properly use & maintain all equipment
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, & organization of kitchen, walk in coolers, & and all storage areas
• Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard & any additional sanitary measures including sweeping the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering & storage of food items according to SOPs
• Understands and complies with food safety & temperature standards
• Work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience cooking in a restaurant setting
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Food Handler Permit
• Possesses sound organizational and time management skills
• All general staffing requirements:
• Free of communicable disease
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks
• Criminal record clearance
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Willingness to learn
• General understanding of the needs of the seniors

Physical Requirements: 

Stands and walks short distances. Frequent lifting of 20 –30 pounds. Bends, squats, kneels, and reaches. Activity level is high.

GREAT PAY AND BENEFITS:

• Consistent Schedule
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• $10,000 Life Insurance Benefit 
• AFLAC
• Free Flu vaccine
• Covid Vaccines & Boosters available - NOT mandatory
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit 
• OnShift Schedule App
• Pay Day Advances thru OnShift Wallet
• Team Oriented and Positive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.