Cook

The Village at Penn State; College Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Annual Performance Reviews and Pay In

Supportive team environment

Meaningful impact daily

Job summary

The Village at Penn State is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team in State College, PA. This role offers 20 hours per week with 4:00pm - 8:00pm shifts and opportunities to serve older adults in a premier independent living community.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and any cooking or food service experience. You will read recipes, follow instructions, and maintain safe food handling practices while delivering quality meals.

Qualifications

• Ability to read recipes and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen equipment.
• Read menus and production sheets to prepare meals.
• Ability to prepare meals according to dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents, guests, and staff following menus and recipes.
• Prepare meals in accordance with modified diets and dietary guidelines.
• Serve meals with proper portions and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Label, store, and rotate food and supplies properly.
• Assist with additional kitchen and utility duties as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and work with the culinary team.

Skills

Reading recipes

Food safety

Dependable

Organized

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Village at Penn State, State College PA, 260 Lions Hill Rd, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Village at Penn State | State College, PA

Love cooking? Join a team where your meals make a difference.

The Village at Penn State, one of the area's premier independent living communities, is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our culinary team. If you enjoy preparing quality meals, working in a collaborative kitchen, and serving older adults, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule

• Part-Time
• 20 hours per week
• Available shifts:
  • 4:00pm - 8:00pm

What You'll Do

• Prepare meals for residents, guests, and staff following menus, recipes, and production sheets.
• Prepare meals in accordance with modified diets and dietary guidelines.
• Serve meals while maintaining proper portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Properly label, store, and rotate food and supplies.
• Assist with additional kitchen and utility duties as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and work collaboratively with the culinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous cooking or food service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, safe food handling, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to prepare meals according to dietary requirements.
• Dependable, organized, and committed to providing excellent service.

Why Join The Village at Penn State?

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Reviews and Pay Increases
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

If you're looking for a rewarding culinary position where your work is appreciated and helps create a great dining experience for our residents, we'd love to hear from you.

The Village at Penn State is proud to be part of Liberty Lutheran Family of Services and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Village at Penn State, State College PA, 260 Lions Hill Rd, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America