Cook - Part-Time

The Bristal Assisted Living; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living facility seeks a dedicated Cook who is passionate about preparing nutritious meals for seniors. The role requires experience in a busy kitchen, as well as ensuring food safety and hygiene standards. You will work in a supportive environment, contributing positively to the quality of life of the residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in food handling and preparation.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of meals.
• Ensuring all procedures follow health department regulations.
• Checking food temperatures prior to meal service.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary or cooking school experience

Job description

Englewood
412 South Van Brunt Street
Englewood, NJ 07631, USA

Englewood
412 South Van Brunt Street
Englewood, NJ 07631, USA

We are looking for an individual not only with a passion for cooking, but also with a true and kind heart for seniors, someone who genuinely cares about making them happy through the nutritious meals they help prepare. In this role you will be assisting with the preparation, seasoning and cooking of meals for residents who choose to call The Bristal home as well as employees – and all as directed by the Director of Food Service or the Sous Chef. The loving care, attention and skills you bring to the services you provide are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Full-time position includes one weekend day.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Helping to prepare food for the next meal service, which includes chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients according to established recipes
• Ensuring all procedures are conducted following required health department and company regulations
• Checking all food temperatures prior to meal service
• Garnishing all plates before they leave the kitchen area

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen or food preparation area and come with:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in food handling and preparation, sanitation, and safety standards for institutions and/or restaurants
• Culinary or cooking school experience/courses preferred; a minimum of a high school degree
• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent ability to prioritize, deliver topnotch customer service and multi-task in a busy environment
• Ability to understand the English language and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to follow all rules, regulations, policies and sanitary standards established by management

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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