Cook Part Time Per Diem

Summit Place; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Meals provided

Employee assistance

Job summary

Discovery Management Group is seeking a Cook to join our senior living community team in New Jersey. The role involves preparing hot and cold dishes on multiple stations, and ensuring portions and recipes are followed for consistent quality.

Weekend availability is required. We value attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork, with a focus on safe food handling and presentation across meals for residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods and food handling safety required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items on grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving per menu cycles and recipes.
• Taste and adjust dishes to meet quality and palatability standards.

Skills

Great organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Cook to join our team.

Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

EOE D/V