Cook- Full Time

Monarch Communities; Princeton (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short/Long-term Disability

FSA/Commuter Parking

EAP

401(k) with company match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident Referral Bonus

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a full-time cook in Alabama to prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain sanitation, and ensure accurate inventory and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes adherence to HACCP, proper labeling, temperature logs, and ongoing training participation.

Candidates should hold a ServSafe certification or be able to obtain one, with at least a year of related experience and a high school diploma or GED. Weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or able to obtain one.
• At least 1 year of related food prep experience and full-line menu items.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; good judgment and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Meet dietary needs including texture-modified foods as directed.
• Maintain record keeping, food safety and risk management compliance.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Judgment & decision making

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Monarch Communities

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

FULL TIME COOK

Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Final Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

Job Overview

Responsible for the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and serving 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
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

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.

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
• Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day per week

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.