Cook- Full Time

Monarch Communities; Watchung, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental,/

Vision

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Full Time Cook to prepare and serve meals, maintain sanitation, and manage inventory with strict dietary compliance. The role requires accurate record keeping, adherence to HACCP and regulatory standards, and participation in ongoing training.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and team collaboration, with benefits and a supportive work environment in a full-time setting. Final compensation depends on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or able to obtain certification.
• At least 1 year in food prep, menu items, and special diets.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with good judgment and problem solving.
• Weekend work availability required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Meet dietary needs and texture modified foods as directed.
• Ensure compliance with record keeping and food safety requirements.
• Monitor food prep and storage to follow HACCP and labeling protocols.
• Maintain temperature logs for hot/cold foods, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Participate in in-service trainings as scheduled.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and community policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Employment Category: Full Time - Scheduled at Least 30 Hours Per Week
• Compensation: USD 21.00 - USD 23.00 - hourly

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

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

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 workweekends

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 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.