As a Line/Prep Cook, you'll play a key role in creating fresh, delicious meals for our residents while supporting the daily operations of the vibrant 2Life Dining Program. This is more than just a cooking job it's an opportunity to make a real impact through food, teamwork, and community care.
We are currently offering multiple scheduling tracks for the First Cookposition. Whether you are looking for a consistent weekday routine or high-impact weekend shifts, we have a place for you:
Track A: Weekday Part-Time
Schedule: Monday through Thursday.
Enjoy a consistent 4-day work week.
Track B: Weekend Part-Time
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday.
Perfect for those seeking supplemental income or balancing weekday commitments.
Track C: Full-Time / Open Availability
Schedule: Flexible / To be determined.
Ideal for candidates seeking a primary role with full-time hours and consistent growth opportunities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
Effectively communicate with the 2Life team and staff to ensure resident needs and requests are met
Communicates effectively and with empathy with residents and stakeholders, and effectively receives feedback
Conveys appropriate action plans and enforces policies and SOP s (Standard Operating Procedures)
Assists in the planning and execution of menus and special diets
Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets
Assists the Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas
Ensures the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets
Ensures that the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and department policies
Accounts for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils
Maintains the cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils
Participates in mandatory training
Other related duties as the Executive Chef may assign
PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must meet one or more of the following criteria:
three or more years experience as a Cook or Chef preparing food for large numbers of people;
a degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution
ServSafe Certification
Willingness to work with and train team in food preparation
Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours
Ability to lift items weighing between 10 to 50 pounds
Constant bending and reaching as high as 8 feet, using step ladder if necessary
Ability to walk through and deliver meals through overheated hallways
Ability to handle equipment at temperatures as high as 500 degrees
Ability to handle temperatures as low as 10 below zero
Will be handling knives and other sharp objects
BENEFITS AND MORE
We offer a very rich benefit plan which for individuals adds 27% on top of the base pay and over 30% for employee +1 and families. Our rewards program includes but not limited to:
Robust medical and dental plan
Vision
Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
2 floating holidays
Pet insurance
And more!