Cook

The Arbor Company; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Wellness resources

$23/hour starting pay

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion training

Job summary

The Arbor Company is seeking a Cook for Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury, an upscale assisted living community in Shrewsbury, NJ. You will prepare meals using established recipes, monitor diet modifications, and follow menu cycles to provide consistent dining experiences for residents.

The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and collaboration with the Dining Director to ensure smooth prep, production, and service flow. Competitive bring-start pay and growth opportunities are offered.

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.
• Experience with large batch cooking (100+ servings).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Portion control

Food safety

Team communication

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Arbor Company Shrewsbury, an upscale assisted living community, is looking for a talented Cook to bring creativity, quality, and consistency to our residents' dining experience. If you take pride in preparing delicious meals and thrive in a hospitality-focused environment, we'd love to meet you.

Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury

864 Shrewsbury Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Full-time schedule: Sunday - Thursday | 11am - 7pm

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
• Starting Pay Rate: $23 per hour!
• 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.

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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