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Erickson Living Prep Cook in Overland Park, Kansas

Location:

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, just minutes from Kansas City and the Kansas and Missouri border. We’re part of a growing network of communities managed and developed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.

We are hiring Prep Cooks who can bring their passion for great food, teamwork, and culinary experience to our fine dining restaurants. Our Signature Dining program embraces scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations that set us apart from our competitors.

  • Quality of life - not your typical late night restaurant hours. Most of our restaurant employees are out before 9 PM!

  • Compensation: Up to $18.00 per hour; based on experience.

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.

What we offer:

  • Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law..

  • 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

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 Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping 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 we’re 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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