Cook

The-Arbor-Company; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal for Each Work Shift

Employee Assistance Program – Wellness

Competitive Pay Rates

Paid Time Off (FT/PT) with PTO cashout

401K with Employer Matching

Job summary

The Arbor Company in New Jersey is seeking a Cook who loves creating comforting meals and serving residents. You will prepare meals from established recipes, adapt for diet modifications, and work as part of a supportive kitchen team committed to quality and respect.

You will assist with stock deliveries, maintain sanitation, and coordinate with the Dining Director on prep and service flow. Culinary training or restaurant experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training or restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Experience with special diets and long‑term care preferred.
• Large batch cooking experience (100+ people) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service and create meals using established recipes and diet modifications.
• Assist with food stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards by following cleaning schedules and protocols.
• Communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and flow of service.

Education

Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment

Kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, and portion control

Large batch cooking (100+ people)

Diet modification knowledge

Job description

Love Cooking? Looking for a Kitchen Where Your Work Truly Matters?

Join The Arbor Company as a Cook and bring your passion for great food to a team that values quality, teamwork, and the joy of serving others. In this role, you’ll prepare delicious, comforting meals that bring residents together and create meaningful moments every day. If you enjoy working in a supportive kitchen environment where your skills are appreciated, we’d love to meet you.

Are you ready to love your job again?

Join The Arbor Companyand discover a work family where you are treated with respect. We are recognized by our team members as a Great Place To Work and we are honored to be one of only 20 companies on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Aging Services" list.

Arbor People feel the love every day because we provide:

• Free Meal for Each Work Shift
• Employee Assistance Program – Wellness Resources for You and Your Family
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part Time Staff, Plus the Ability to Turn Your PTO Into Cash
• Options To Get Paid on Your Own Schedule
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Pathways For Growth Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Access To Emergency Financial Assistance
• Access To Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching Contributions

As a Cook at The Arbor Company, your work matters. Here’s why:

• You provide food service, create great meals using established recipes, diet modifications and menu cycles
• You assist with food stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements
• You ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained by following established cleaning schedules and protocols
• You communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and flow of service

You’ll be great on this team because you have:

• Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Previous experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.
• Previous experience with large batch cooking (100 people) at plus.
• Ability to maintain positive resident relations through a courteous, cooperative and understanding manner.

Our people and our residents are at the center of our universe. We can't wait to meet you!

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.