Cook Part-time

Monarch Communities; Cedar Land (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program

Free Parking

Job summary

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare meals for our senior living residents, their families and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, you will study recipes, set up menus and ensure sanitation regs are followed.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving quality meals, accommodating dietary needs, maintaining HACCP-compliant records, monitoring storage temperatures, and attending in-service training.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or able to obtain
• One year of related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and special diets
• High school diploma or GED accepted
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals
• Meet dietary needs and texture-modified foods as directed
• Ensure compliance with record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure HACCP compliance
• Maintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logs
• Participates in in-service training as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and community policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Food prep

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

• Employment Category: Regular Part Time - Scheduled less Than 30 at Least 22.5 Per Week
• Compensation: USD 20 - USD 21 - hourly

Company Description

Our mission is contemporary person-centric wellness senior living, designed for the next generation. A customized, curated, and organic approach to wellness inspires everything we do. All members of our communities – residents, their family members, and team members – help make our communities what they are.

Job Description

We are looking for a Cook to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our senior living residents, their families, and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, the Cook's responsibilities will include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. The Cook will also be responsible for accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. Ultimately, this team member will prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our senior living community.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

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

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

Physical Abilities

• 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

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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.