Evening Cook — Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Leadership

American Senior Communities

Westfield (NJ)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Maple Park Village is seeking a dedicated Cook for the evening shift to join its culinary team. You will prepare and serve meals that meet residents' nutritional needs while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards.

Familiarity with following detailed menus, stock handling, and leading kitchen tasks is essential. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred; opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

Follows recipes and prepares meals per menus meeting residents' nutritional needs.
Prepares palatable, nutritious meals in required quantities.
Leads kitchen staff with food prep, assembling trays, cleaning and storage.

Responsibilities

Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
Cooks or prepares palatable, nutritious, fiscally appropriate meals in quantities needed.
Leads kitchen staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process.
Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies in compliance with procedures and regulations.