Cook

Bentley Commons at Paragon Village; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Flexible scheduling

Supportive work environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Bentley Commons at Paragon Village in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents according to menus, recipes, and dietary needs. You will work breakfast and dinner shifts, maintain safety standards, and support a friendly dining experience in a team-oriented kitchen.

Ideal candidates have previous cooking experience in healthcare or senior living, strong sanitation knowledge, and the ability to follow production schedules with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• > Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment.
• < Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• < Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• < Ability to prepare meals for individuals with different dietary needs.
• < Strong organization and time-management skills.
• < Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements.
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences.
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies.
• Monitor inventory and notify supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed.
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Food safety & sanitation

Follow recipes & menus

Dietary needs adjustments

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Attendance & punctuality

Stamina to stand/walk

Lifting ability

Availability

Job description

Compensation:

About the Community

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for our residents while following established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This is a great opportunity for a cook who enjoys a team-oriented kitchen and wants to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

Looking for Part Time employment. Breakfast Shifts (6-2) and Dinner Shifts (3-7:30); flexibility a must.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Paid training
• Retention incentives
• Flexible scheduling where available
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ability to prepare meals for individuals with different dietary needs
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to (lifting requirement) pounds
• Availability to work based on the needs of the community

At our community, residents come first. We are looking for a Cook who takes pride in preparing dependable, high-quality meals and contributing to a positive dining experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer.