Location: Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living Ashby Ponds is currently seeking **Prep Cooks,** who are passionate about great food, teamwork, and career growth to join our team. You will contribute to our Signature Dining Programs, following recipes in preparation of ingredients and sauces using your basic knife skills in our top-notch kitchens. **What we offer** + Compensation: starting at $17.50 hourly; **now offering a $1000 sign-on bonus!** + FT schedules focused on quality of life. Most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm + Growth Opportunities – refine and grow your culinary skills through our internal development programs. + PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law + 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices! + Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age + 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match + A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values **How you will make an impact** + Assist in the consistent preparation of all ingredients and sauces/stocks according to recipes and proper safety and cooking techniques + Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and workstation + Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction **What you will need** + Minimum of one year experience in food preparation required. + Weekend and holiday availability Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds 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.