Cook- Full Time

Monarch Communities®; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Rx, Dental,

Vision

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 to join Brandywine by Monarch Communities. The role offers an hourly wage of $20.00–$22.00 and requires ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, plus two years of related experience in food preparation and special diets.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, maintaining safety and sanitation, and complying with HACCP, labeling, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or able to obtain ServSafe certification.
• Two years of related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items, and special diets.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Meet special dietary needs and texture-modified foods as directed.
• Maintain records, ensure food safety, and manage risk.
• Monitor storage, temperatures, labeling, and compliance with regulations.
• Keep accurate logs for hot/cold foods, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Attend in-service trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Brandywine by Monarch Communities

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: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

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
• We are a 365/24/7 Healthcare Facility

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
• Two 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

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.