Prep Cook/Porter

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Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? At Newport Healthcare, you’ll discover a fulfilling career path and be part of a collaborative team that’s changing lives for the better.

Our network of treatment programs includes residential and outpatient locations nationwide, as well as inpatient hospitalization and clinic services through our PrairieCare division in Minnesota. Every employee at Newport makes an impact in our clients’ healing journeys.

If you're looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

The Prep Cook/Porter is responsible to complete all items on the daily preparation list, including, but not limited to, protein prep, vegetables, sauces and dressing and other food items, keeping the area stocked with items throughout the shift, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment, utensils, and tools. This position will ensure the availability of clean dishes by washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, maintain a clean work area while following health and safety guidelines, following directions of the chef and use the guidance of the other cooks in the kitchen.

Essential Duties:

• Follow proper storage and rotation procedures.
• Assist with keeping the kitchen, floors, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers clean and organized.
• Assist with washing large pots, sheet trays, and hotel pans.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Ensure the kitchen adheres to State Health and Hygiene Requirements as well as Newport Healthcare culinary standards.
• Assist chef with receiving daily orders, storing of proteins, vegetables, and grocery items appropriately.

• Three (3) months of restaurant experience preferred.

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Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services—apply today!

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.  Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email

accommodations@prairiecare.com