Cook- Full Time & Part Time

Monarch Communities; Ackermans Mills (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Monarch Communities operates Brandywine Assisted Living in Mahwah, NJ, and is hiring a full-time cook/server. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain sanitary food service areas, and manage inventory, logs, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires ServSafe certification (or eligibility), at least 1 year of kitchen experience, and the ability to work at least one weekend day. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
• Minimum 1 year of food preparation and menu experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work at least one weekend day per week

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals
• Meet special dietary needs and texture-modified foods
• Maintain record keeping, temperature logs, and inventory
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and labeling
• Monitor storage and handling per HACCP policies
• Participate in in-service trainings and team meetings
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations and community policies

Skills

ServSafe certification

Food preparation

Time management

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HACCP

Job description

• Employment Category: Full Time - Scheduled at Least 30 Hours Per Week
• Compensation: USD 24.00 - USD 25.50 - hourly

Company Description

Brandywine Living at Mahwah by 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

Location: Brandywine Assisted Living

814 Wyckoff Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430

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 logsParticipates 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 work at least 1 weekend day per week

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (for Full Time Employees):

• 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

Benefits Offered (for Part Time Employees):

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Benefits Offered ( for Per Diem Employees):

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.