Kitchen Prep Assistant

Overview Kitchen Prep Assistant- (Full-Time) Willow Valley Communities is currently seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant to support our culinary team in delivering high‑quality meals to our Residents and guests. In this role, you'll assist cooks with food preparation, salad bar setup, and buffet and cook‑station prep while working across a variety of dining venues, including buffets, menu‑style dining, country kitchens, display cooking stations, and tray lines. Why Join Willow Valley Communities? We offer a rewarding work environment and a strong benefits package, including: Excellent medical benefits, including dental and vision Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships Weekly Pay Team Member Events and Recognition And so much more! Compensation Starting at $15.00/hour , with additional pay based on experience Key Responsibilities Read menus, gather food items from storage areas, and follow standardized recipes to assist with meal preparation Accurately measure and mix ingredients Observe and test foods by taste‑testing and taking temperatures, following proper ServSafe procedures and guidelines Perform a variety of food prep tasks such as measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, and portioning Use standard kitchen equipment to steam, sauté, bake, broil, and grill Set up, monitor, and refill food stations, ensuring quality and adequate quantities throughout the meal period Communicate proactively with cooks to maintain smooth and timely service in menu, buffet, or display cooking settings Maintain clean and organized food stations, kitchens, and work areas using established cleaning guidelines and checklists Operate kitchen equipment safely to protect yourself and prevent damage Complete assigned cleaning duties as part of the kitchen cleaning schedule Qualifications Professional, neat, and clean appearance with a positive attitude Regular interaction with Residents and guests requires an engaging personality, enthusiasm, and energy throughout each shift Less than a high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Hours 40 hours per week Schedule 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Every other weekend and every other holiday! Location Glen At Willow Valley Communities 675 Willow Valley SquareLancaster, PA 17602United States