Prep Cook - FT

Erickson Senior Living

Last Updated: 8/21/2026 9:18:28 PM

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Current Days Open
17
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$17.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$19.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
91
First Seen
8/1/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$16.50 (Hourly)
8/22/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$19.00 (Hourly)
8/21/2026

Full Job Description

Location: Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living At our vibrant senior living community, every meal is an opportunity to create comfort, connection, and joy. As a Prep Cook, you'll be an important part of our culinary team, helping prepare fresh ingredients and delicious meals that our residents look forward to every day. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in quality food preparation, and want a role where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you. Come bring your passion for food to a team that values teamwork, creativity, and exceptional service! Quality of life most of our restaurants' employees are out before 9 pm! How you will make an impact: Work with a dining team that makes a difference in our residents lives every day. Assist in the consistent preparation all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques. Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station. Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction. Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour, base on experience What we offer: Quality of life most of our restaurant's employees' are out before 9pm! Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO. 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible. Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age. Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available. State-of-the-art kitchens, top-of-the-line equipment. Discounted meals in our restaurants. Gated community with 24/7 security Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission. What you will need: High school diploma or GED Minimum of 1 year cook to order experience Weekend and holiday availability Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia. Were part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the countrys largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Greenspring helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Livings national network of managed communities has been devoted to one missionhelping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why were among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.

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