What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Platinum Living Services?
🍳 Prep Cook Wanted – Cook with Purpose!
Love food? Enjoy working with people?
Join our culinary team and help create delicious, nourishing meals for seniors in a welcoming community environment.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Job
- Make a real difference in residents’ daily lives
- Work with a supportive kitchen team
- Stable schedule in a residential setting
- Use your cooking skills in a meaningful, low-stress environment
👩‍🍳 What You’ll Do
- Prep fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and ingredients daily
- Portion, season, marinate, bread, and prepare foods for cooking
- Assist with simple cooking tasks like salads, entrées, sauces, and sides
- Keep kitchen stations, equipment, and storage areas clean and sanitary
- Follow food safety, portion control, and quality standards
- Help manage inventory, rotate stock, and minimize waste
- Work safely with kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues
- Interact kindly and respectfully with residents, families, and coworkers
✅ What We’re Looking For
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Someone who enjoys working with seniors and takes pride in their work
- Calm, patient, and dependable team player
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and safety guidelines
đź“‹ Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- At least 2 years of kitchen or prep experience
- Food Handler certification (First Aid required or willing to obtain)
- Ability to communicate clearly in English
- Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance
đź•’ Schedule & Environment
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Work in a busy kitchen with heat, cold storage, and standard cleaning chemicals
❤️ The Best Part
You’ll be cooking for people who truly appreciate it—and doing it with a team that values respect, teamwork, and care.
👉 Apply today and bring heart to the kitchen!
Salary : $16 - $18