Cook

Atria Senior Living; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Cranford, New Jersey is seeking a Cook to join their kitchen staff. In this role, you will prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents in a restaurant-style atmosphere while maintaining a clean kitchen. Atria offers a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Ideal candidates will have at least a High School Diploma or GED and 1-3 years of cooking experience, preferably in hospitality or healthcare sectors. Additional benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook.
• Food handlers permit required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents and staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.

Skills

Experience as a cook

Ability to read recipes

Food handlers permit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards
• Ability to read and follow recipes, guides, cleaning schedules and logs

What You Will Do

• Join the kitchen staff in preparing and cooking food for our residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents, employees and coworkers.
• Understand that dining in the restaurant-style atmosphere can be the highlight of our residents’ day.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.

Apply now to join the Atria team.

What You Will Need to Know About Equal Opportunity Employment: Atria is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.