Evening Prep Cook for Senior Care Kitchen

Witt/Kieffer; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,892,960; Part time

Job summary

Job Haines Home For Aged People is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations in a long-term care facility. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and mandatory ServSafe certification. Experience in food prep and knowledge of safety standards are preferred, with reading, writing and speaking English required.

The position offers a part-time schedule (11:30AM-7:30PM) and opportunities to contribute to resident nutrition and meal service within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification is mandatory.
• Associate degree in culinary arts, culinary science, or specialized culinary training preferred.
• Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
• Previous experience in a long‑term facility preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and maintaining an organized work station.
• Provide a supportive role to keep the kitchen running efficiently, while following recipes and food safety standards.
• Wash, chop, measure, and portion ingredients; ensure safe, nutritious food preparation.
• Measure, portion, and label ingredients to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
• Prepare items according to recipes and prep lists, including basic cooking tasks like parboiling and sauce reduction.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and tools needed for service.
• Label, stock, rotate and store ingredients to ensure freshness and easy access.
• Manage inventory and label food to comply with regulations.
• Assist with special/therapeutic diet trays and ensure food meets nutritional standards.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate needs to Cook/Supervisor.
• Organize, label and rotate stock in pantries and refrigerators.
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area; dishwashing and sanitation as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Work closely with Cook and Food Service Supervisor to keep prep on schedule.
• Support kitchen team during service and assist with end-of-shift cleanup.
• Serve breakfast and lunch meals.
• Attend required in‑service training programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Associates degree in culinary arts/science or related training

Job description

Job Haines Home For Aged People is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations in a long-term care facility. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and mandatory ServSafe certification. Experience in food prep and knowledge of safety standards are preferred, with reading, writing and speaking English required.

The position offers a part-time schedule (11:30AM-7:30PM) and opportunities to contribute to resident nutrition and meal service within a compassionate team.