Prep Cook / Dishwasher

Via Elegante Assisted Living & Memory Care – Tucson Mountains, AZ

Join a team where your work truly makes a difference.

Via Elegante Assisted Living and Memory Care is the premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Southern Arizona. Family-owned and operated since 2003, we are a growing company made up of professionals who take pride in creating a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Prep Cook / Dishwasher with 3-5 years of kitchen, dining service, or hospitality experience to join our culinary team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen but is looking for long-term stability, career growth, and a workplace that values its employees. In this role, you'll work closely with our Sous Chef, help prepare meals for residents, and gain hands-on experience that can lead to advancement.

What You'll Do

Working from our Tucson Mountains community, you will help provide nutritious and enjoyable meals for our residents.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing food and beverages under the direction of the Sous Chef and Facility Director
• Assisting with menu preparation and meal service
• Preparing meals for residents, including special dietary needs
• Performing food temperature checks according to county health standards
• Logging temperatures and labeling food per health department requirements
• Assisting with inventory management and restocking
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas
• Performing closing duties to shut down the kitchen
• Washing dishes, glassware, silverware, and cookware
• Assisting with general maintenance tasks around the community
• Delivering meals to our Foothills location using a company food delivery van

As you grow in the role and demonstrate your skills, you will have opportunities to take on more responsibility and advance within our culinary team.

What We're Looking For

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of kitchen, dining service, or hospitality experience
• Reliable transportation
• Clean driving record
• First aid/CPR Certification from American Heart Association or the Red Cross
• Ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (we can assist with the process)
• Ability to obtain Arizona Memory Care Certification (within 30 days of hire)

Benefits

We offer a strong benefits package including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off