Prep Cook

Looking for a rewarding culinary career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and work-life balance? Kendal at Lexington is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Prep Cook to support the preparation and service of high-quality meals for our vibrant community.

• Competitive pay: $19.50 - $22.50/hour DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Campus-based work environment.
• Meaningful work supporting residents in a vibrant community.
• Supportive team environment that values quality, service, and respect.

• Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and other ingredients according to recipes, menus, and established food-preparation procedures.
• Measure, portion, chop, slice, dice, peel, and otherwise prepare ingredients for cooking and meal service.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with daily meal preparation and production.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion-control guidelines, and food-quality standards.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized food-preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Provide courteous and respectful service to residents, visitors, and staff.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food-service, prep cook, culinary, or institutional kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, recipes, menus, and established food-service procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and service-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact respectfully with residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in a residential care environment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain required food-safety certifications, if applicable.

• Lift and carry food products, supplies, and kitchen equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist while performing food-preparation and kitchen duties.
• Push and pull carts, racks, containers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Perform repetitive motions associated with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, stirring, mixing, and portioning.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, and humid kitchen environments.
• Safely handle kitchen utensils, equipment, hot food, and containers in accordance with established safety procedures.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness resources, employee assistance program, and voluntary supplemental benefit options.

Kendal at Lexington is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community dedicated to providing a welcoming, vibrant, and supportive environment.