Cook

Ciel Senior Living; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will prepare ingredients, set up stations, follow health and safety standards, and assist other cooks while contributing ideas for seasonal dishes. This full-time role requires teamwork, endurance, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.

On-site training and monthly LMS courses are provided to maintain up-to-date skills and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Able to stand for a full shift.
• Strong English reading and writing skills.
• Works well in a team and can multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
• Preparing ingredients for the shift (washing, chopping, seasoning).
• Preparing ovens, utensils, and grills for the shift.
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized systems.
• Cooking orders according to health and safety standards.
• Assisting other cooks and maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Storing food properly and sanitizing workstations and utensils.
• Attends training courses as required by LMS.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Time management

Physical endurance

Team player

Education

High school degree or equivalent

English reading/writing

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.