Cook

Pinnacle Dietary Global; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Dietary Global is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to oversee food preparation and dining services in a team-driven environment. The role requires ensuring quality, safety, and resident satisfaction while maintaining cleanliness across kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include leading staff, portion control, and completing quality paperwork. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays is expected in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Prior culinary and/or food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions foods according to established recipes.
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations.
• Lead kitchen staff in all aspects of food and dining services.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation.
• Ensure palatability, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Follow portion controls as dictated by menus and requirements.
• Complete required paperwork for quality of food and services.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follows assigned break schedules; weekends, evenings and holidays may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Culinary/food service experience

Job description

Job Duties:

• Prepares and portions foods according to established recipes.
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations.
• Lead kitchen staff in all aspects of food and dining services.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation.
• Ensure palatability, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Follow portion controls as dictated by menus and requirements.
• Complete required paperwork for quality of food and services.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follows assigned break schedules; work weekends, evenings and holidays are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail and sanitation rules.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Serve Safe Certification
• Prior culinary and/or food service experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• May be required work in excessive heat and cold in association with the kitchen environmen