Cook

Truittlodge; Delaware; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO package

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Truittlodge, located in Delaware, is seeking a passionate Cook to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, monitoring food safety, and coordinating with service hours. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience.

Join a family-owned company that values its employees and offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits from day one. If you're enthusiastic about creating memorable dining experiences for seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in food preparation and full-line menu items.
• Experience with therapeutic diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items utilizing standardized recipes.
• Coordinate meal production with service hours.
• Monitor food items for temperature and quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Culinary apprenticeship or training

Job description

Cook

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead is looking for cooks who are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences while exceeding guest expectations. We are seeking a skilled and dependable cook with experience in banquet, buffet, and large scale food production. The ideal candidate is experienced in preparing high-quality meals, producing soups and sauces from scratch, and assisting with menu planning and special event execution. If you are looking for a positive work environment and want to be part of a culinary team that is proud of the meals they prepare and serve, look no further. The Lodge at Truitt Homestead offers flexible scheduling options and no late evenings. If you are enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent dining experiences and enjoy the senior population, we want you to be part of our culinary team.

The Perks of Working with Us

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Family-owned and operated management company
• Team approach to work
• Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team
• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us

Description of responsibilities

• Prepare food items utilizing standardized recipes
• Determine food and supplies needed
• Coordinate meal production with service hours
• Monitor food items for temperature, taste, and quality
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food items per the menu cycle and standardized recipes
• Oversee proper food storage procedures
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties
• Maintain food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records
• Practice all safety and loss prevention measures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required experience

• High school diploma/GED
• One (1) year job related experience that includes food preparation, full-line menu items, and therapeutic diets
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred

Required skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Interest in working with a senior population
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands‑on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family‑run organization backed by big‑business experience, but regionally focused. Our family‑oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.

VP Advantage Services LLC/ Vantage Point Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our company’s philosophy is our commitment to non‑discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgment of all cultures we serve.