** Cook's Assistant / Utility**

** Highgate at Prescott Lakes**

** Prescott, AZ**

**LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.**

**A community, not a facility.** As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive, holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are happiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritual involvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family.

**HIGHGATE OFFERS:**

* Benefits including medical, dental, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, sick/vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition assistance, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid bereavement, and matching 401 (k)

* A beautiful, friendly work environment

* The opportunity to make a difference in the quality of life of our very special residents

* Competitive salary depending on experience

* A stable schedule

* Room for professional growth and development

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

* 18 years of age

* One year of restaurant or similar experience as a cook

* Ability to work in a busy kitchen under hot, humid conditions

* Entry level knowledge of state guidelines pertaining to food preparation, therapeutic diets, serving temperatures, sanitation, storage and quality assurance

* Positive and friendly personality

* Current (or obtain) CPR and First Aid certification

* Current TB test

* Health screening and fingerprinting (California only); Fingerprint card (AZ only)

* Proof of ability to work in the US (I-9 form) within three days of hire (required); adhering to renewal documentation regulations (if required)

* Possession of/or ability to obtain Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire

* Ability to complete training/certifications within prescribed time frames by supervisor

* Negative criminal record/background statement

* Ability to see, hear, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move continuously during work hours

* Meet all criteria as required by state and local licensing agencies

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