Cook

Ciel Senior Living; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciel Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support the delivery and execution of quality food service for residents and guests at our community in Princeton, NJ.

The role emphasizes preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and coordinating with servers to ensure timely delivery and proper presentation. This full-time position requires reliability, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong English reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system.
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards.
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
• Handling multiple food orders at one time.
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive.
• Dressing order for presentation.
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides.
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
• Storing all food properly.
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.
• Reordering stock and food supplies.
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Multitask

Time management

Team player

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Position: Cook

Reports to: Director of Culinary

FLSA Status: Full-time

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

Position Summary

As a Cook, you will support the delivery and execution of quality food service to residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system.
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards.
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
• Handling multiple food orders at one time.
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive.
• Dressing order for presentation.
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides.
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
• Storing all food properly.
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.
• Reordering stock and food supplies.
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
• Capable of quickly handling multiple orders
• High school degree or equivalent
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.

Physical Qualifications

• Walk/Stand - must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition - must be able to perform work both inside and outside
• Sit - sit infrequently
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11-50 pounds
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11-50 pounds
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11-50 pounds
• Climb - must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
• Bend - must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat - must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate - must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.