Cook

Pinnacle Dietary Global; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free benefits

Pay raise after 90 days

Job summary

Pinnacle Dietary Global in Freehold, NJ seeks a dedicated kitchen lead to prepare and portion foods per recipes, supervise staff, and ensure safety and quality. This role emphasizes palatability, presentation, and resident satisfaction, with opportunities to advance after 90 days.

Candidates should have Serve Safe certification and prior culinary or food service experience, and be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Prior culinary and/or food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions foods according to established recipes.
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations.
• Lead kitchen staff in all aspects of food and dining services.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation.
• Ensure palatability, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Follow portion controls as dictated by menus and requirements.
• Complete required paperwork for quality of food and services.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follows assigned break schedules; work weekends, evenings and holidays are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Attention to detail and sanitation

Communication and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

***Free & Great benefits; pay rate increase after 90 days***

Job Duties

• Prepares and portions foods according to established recipes.
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations.
• Lead kitchen staff in all aspects of food and dining services.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation.
• Ensure palatability, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Follow portion controls as dictated by menus and requirements.
• Complete required paperwork for quality of food and services.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follows assigned break schedules; work weekends, evenings and holidays are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail and sanitation rules.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Serve Safe Certification
• Prior culinary and/or food service experience required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• May be required work in excessive heat and cold in association with the kitchen environmen