Cook (Full-Time)

Monarch Communities®; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Rx, Dental,

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

EAP

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Howell Township, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, you will study recipes, set up menus and ensure high-quality dishes while maintaining sanitation and regulatory compliance. The role requires ServSafe certification and at least 1 year of related experience.

Full-time shifts are 6am-2pm or 11am-7pm with an hourly rate of $24.00-$26.00. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have ServSafe certification or be willing to obtain one.
• At least 1 year of related food preparation experience, including special diets.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Meet and document special dietary needs and texture-modified foods as directed.
• Ensure compliance with record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements.
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling per HACCP, labeling and storage protocols.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs for hot and cold foods, refrigerators and freezers.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our mission is contemporary person-centric wellness senior living, designed for the next generation. A customized, curated, and organic approach to wellness inspires everything we do. All members of our communities – residents, their family members, and team members – help make our communities what they are.

Each and every member of our team is committed to developing progressive yet approachable communities to support the needs of all future generations. We want to transform healthcare infrastructure so that people can not only age well but live well and THRIVE.

Our mission is contemporary person-centric wellness senior living, designed for the next generation. A customized, curated, and organic approach to wellness inspires everything we do. All members of our communities – residents, their family members, and team members – help make our communities what they are.

Each and every member of our team is committed to developing progressive yet approachable communities to support the needs of all future generations. We want to transform healthcare infrastructure so that people can not only age well but live well and THRIVE.

Job Description

We are looking for a Cook to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our senior living residents, their families, and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, the Cook's responsibilities will include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. The Cook will also be responsible for accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. Ultimately, this team member will prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our senior living community.

Full-time: 6am-2pm or 11a-7p Flexible

Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and serve quality meals
• Ensure special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food, as directed
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policies
• Maintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logs

Qualifications

• Maintains a current ServSafe certification or able to obtain ServSafe certification
• One year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and special diets
• High school diploma or GED accepted
• Competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (Full Time)

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.