Cook

Jewish Home Family; River Vale (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account

401K Retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation, sick,personal

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Jewish Home Family is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to ensure high-quality, consistent meals for a large community. You will lead daily operations, oversee meal preparation, purchasing, cost controls, sanitation, safety, and staff training.

The role requires strong knowledge of health codes and Kosher guidelines where applicable. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of cooking for large groups, Serv-Safe certification, and a proven commitment to accuracy and safety in a busy kitchen

Qualifications

• 3–5 years cooking experience for 100+ people.
• Serv-Safe Certification.
• Knowledge of Kosher guidelines (preferred).
• Strong sanitation and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including meal preparation, purchasing, cost control, sanitation, safety, and staff training.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Sanitation

Team Supervision

Education

Serv-Safe Certification

Job description

***SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS***

Fulltime- including weekends

Job Summary

Procedures high quality and consistent meals in accordance to established menu cycles, recipes, and food standards. Supervise daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, purchasing, cost control, sanitation, safety, and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the receipt, storage, preparation and presentation of food as required by the Food Services Director and for adhering sanitation and safety practices for the community according to Jewish Home Assisted Living policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment in a safe and clean manner and in accordance withpolicies and federal, state and local regulations.
• Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, service and operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Observes safety and security procedures. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work performed.

Experience

• 3-5 years cooking experience for over 100 people
• Serv-Safe Certified
• Knowledge of Kosher guidelines (preferred)

Benefits

• Flexible spending account
• 401K Retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance