Cook

The Arbor Company; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Wellness resources

Competitive pay

Paid time off

PTO cash-out

Flexible pay options

Great Place to Work

Growth opportunities

DEI training

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Emergency financial assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Job summary

The Arbor Company is hiring a Cook to join a resident-centered kitchen where quality and teamwork matter. You will prepare comforting meals that bring residents together and support a supportive, respectful work environment.

We value organized, safety-conscious cooks who can handle special diets and large batch cooking. The role offers growth opportunities and a range of employee benefits as part of a caring community.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation practices

Education

Culinary degree or training

Experience in long-term care kitchen preferred

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 Company and 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.

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