Care Kitchen Cook — Part-Time, Nutritious Meals, Impact

Excelsior Care Group; Mechanicsville (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive $18/hour pay

Supportive, team-oriented work culture

Stable part-time schedule

Job summary

Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet, New Jersey is hiring a reliable and motivated Cook to join our dietary team. The Cook will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following dietary requirements, menus, and food safety standards.

This part-time role features a 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM shift with alternating weekends, a competitive $18 per hour pay, and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, hospital, nursing home, or institutional food service preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, organized, and committed to providing quality service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus, recipes, dietary guidelines, and portion standards.
• Ensure meals are appetizing, nutritious, and well-presented.
• Follow recipes and accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Prepare meal substitutions and bedtime snacks as needed.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safe food storage practices.
• Monitor food quality and freshness.
• Assist with food preparation and service for facility events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area.
• Work collaboratively with the dietary and nursing teams to meet residents' nutritional needs.

Skills

Healthcare food service

Food safety

Team-oriented

Following dietary instructions

Dependable

Job description

Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet, New Jersey is hiring a reliable and motivated Cook to join our dietary team. The Cook will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following dietary requirements, menus, and food safety standards.

This part-time role features a 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM shift with alternating weekends, a competitive $18 per hour pay, and a collaborative, supportive team environment.