Cook- Full Time & Part Time

Monarch Communities; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parking

Job summary

Brandywine Living at Mahwah by Monarch Communities is hiring for a full-time food service associate. Location is Mahwah, NJ. The role requires preparing and serving meals, maintaining sanitary areas, inventory, regulatory compliance, and accurate records.

Compensation is hourly based on experience, with potential for growth. Responsibilities include accommodating dietary needs, HACCP compliance, and maintaining temperature logs.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or able to obtain.
• One year related experience including food preparation and special diets.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Must be able to work at least one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Meet special dietary needs and texture-modified foods as directed.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and proper labeling.
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling per regulations.
• Maintain temperature logs for hot and cold foods and storage areas.
• Attend in-service trainings as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and community policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification or eligible

Job description

• Employment Category: Full Time - Scheduled at Least 30 Hours Per Week
• Compensation: USD 24 - USD 25 - 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 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 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

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.