Compassionate Care Kitchen Cook | FT/PT with Benefits

Leisure Chateau Care and Rehabilitation Center; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Job summary

Leisure Chateau is hiring a Cook for a 7am to 2pm shift. Pay is based on experience and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, holiday pay, PTO, and more.

The Cook prepares and serves meals for residents, staff, and visitors in a supportive team environment. The role requires reading and following directions in English, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred institutional food handling experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Prepares palatable meals according to recipes and schedules.
• Meets required meal schedules.
• Takes measures to avoid food waste.
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets.
• Follows menus and special diet instructions.
• Communicates with the Food Service Director.
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

English language proficiency

Arithmetic calculations

Food production knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leisure Chateau is hiring a Cook for a 7am to 2pm shift. Pay is based on experience and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, holiday pay, PTO, and more.

The Cook prepares and serves meals for residents, staff, and visitors in a supportive team environment. The role requires reading and following directions in English, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred institutional food handling experience.