Compassionate Cook for Community Dining

Complete Care at Whispering; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Complete Care at Whispering in Morrell Corners, New Jersey, seeks a dependable Cook to join our dining services team, providing warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers.

You will prepare meals according to menus and standardized recipes, ensure proper sanitation, portioning, and timely service, and support kitchen operations. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; culinary certification is a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food services director
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules
• Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas

Skills

Cook experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Complete Care at Whispering in Morrell Corners, New Jersey, seeks a dependable Cook to join our dining services team, providing warm hospitality to residents, visitors, and coworkers.

You will prepare meals according to menus and standardized recipes, ensure proper sanitation, portioning, and timely service, and support kitchen operations. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; culinary certification is a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.