** Discovery Senior Living**

** Prep Cook/Cook**

Parkland, FL 33076

**Discover your Purpose!**

Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons , a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

**We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:**

* Competitive wages

* Access to wages before payday

* Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours

* Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

* Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)

* 401(K) with employer matching

* Paid training

* Opportunities for advancement

* Meals and uniforms

**Prep Cook Responsibilities:**

* Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.

* Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.

* Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.

* Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.

* Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.

* Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.

* Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.

* Completes cleaning duties.

* Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.

* Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.

* Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

* One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.

* Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.

* Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

**Benefits:**

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

***If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!***

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