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Harbor's Edge is a premier 5-star, resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located alongside the beautiful harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Our community offers a luxurious and supportive environment consisting of 300 Independent Living Residential Units, a 33-bed (Medicare/private) Skilled Nursing Healthcare Unit, a 40-bed Assisted Living Unit, and a 34-bed Memory Support Unit. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care and unparalleled amenities to our residents, combining the comforts of home with resort-style living. As a recognized national leader, Harbor's Edge has been honored by U.S. News & World Report's Best Senior Living Program as a 2025 "Best" in multiple categories including Independent Living - Activities & Enrichment, Feels Like Home, and Food & Dining. Our status as a "Best" senior living community reflects our dedication to excellence in all aspects of senior care and service, making Harbor's Edge a preferred destination for seniors seeking quality living with quality care. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Prep Cook to join our culinary team. This role is critical in supporting the delivery of excellent food service tailored specifically to meet the dietary needs and preferences of our elderly population. The Prep Cook will work under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to prepare food according to menus and recipes approved by the culinary leadership. Adherence to current Federal, State, and local food safety standards, guidelines, and regulations is paramount in this role. The Prep Cook position is a full-time role with a scheduled shift from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and candidates must be flexible to work varying days including weekends and holidays as needed. This role demands dedication, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a genuine passion for providing nutritious and appealing meals to senior residents. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area, preparing food items following planned menus and recipes, ensuring proper nutrition, portion control, and food presentation, and maintaining proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas. The role also involves assisting in cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities, consulting with culinary leadership on menu and care planning, and participating in staff meetings and in-service training sessions. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least one year of experience in a high-volume, high-end food service environment, preferably within the long-term care industry, assisted living, or memory support settings. Current Food Handler's Certification is required. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to work courteously and compassionately with the elderly, and a strong commitment to resident rights and discretion in handling sensitive health information. Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted is also necessary. Joining Harbor's Edge means becoming part of a community that values respect, quality, and care. Our comprehensive benefit package supports the well-being of our team members with medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off including six paid holidays, an employee assistance program, retirement savings plans with employer contributions, college tuition reimbursement, certification training, and more. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where our staff can grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• prior work experience in qualifying food establishment
• current Food Handler's Certification
• at least 1 year of experience in the long-term care industry or related high-volume, high-end food service environment
• knowledge of principles of high-end institutional food service including food planning, preparation, cooking, and storage
• dietetics
• sanitation
• ability to read and write, follow written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively in English
• ability to work with elderly population in courteous and friendly manner demonstrating patience and compassion
• ability to perform duties with consideration for resident's rights and demonstrate integrity and discretion in handling health information
• ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
• customer service oriented
• strong interpersonal skills