Compassionate Cook for Community Dining

Complete Care at Arbors; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Complete Care at Arbors in New Jersey is seeking a cook to join the dining team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents, visitors and coworkers.

You will prepare meals according to menus, follow safety and sanitation standards, and ensure timely service while supporting a strong team environment and quality dining experiences.

We value motivation, compassion, and reliability, and offer benefits and opportunities for growth within a caring community.

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.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.

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

Proven experience as a Cook

Sanitation and safety knowledge

Friendly with good communication

Good physical condition

Apt with cookware and appliances

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services is a plus

Job description

Complete Care at Arbors in New Jersey is seeking a cook to join the dining team and provide warm, friendly hospitality to residents, visitors and coworkers.

You will prepare meals according to menus, follow safety and sanitation standards, and ensure timely service while supporting a strong team environment and quality dining experiences.

We value motivation, compassion, and reliability, and offer benefits and opportunities for growth within a caring community.