Food Service Coordinator /Cook

Columbia Cottage; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Cottage seeks a dedicated Food Service Coordinator/Cook to prepare meals for residents in a warm assisted living community. This position offers a competitive wage starting at $20/hour and great benefits for part-time and full-time roles. Join a supportive team and make a difference in residents' daily lives!

Benefits

Vacation benefits

Double-time for working holidays

Earned wage access

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous cooking experience for large groups preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Good time management and self-initiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for 40-50 residents based on recipes.
• Interact with residents during meal service.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Are you reliable and dedicated? Do you possess excellent time management skills? Can you self-initiate tasks and work well under limited supervision? Are you self-motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this cooking position!

Columbia Cottage in Collegeville, PA is looking to hire a Food Service Coordinator /Cook to prepare meals for our assisted living community. Do you enjoy having an appreciative audience for your cooking? Would you like to work in a supportive environment? Do you want a fulfilling job where you get to use your talents and abilities to help others? If so, please read on!

This cooking position earns a competitive wage starting at $20/hour, depending on experience and education. We provide amazing benefits and perks for both full-time and part-time positions on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, eligibility for vacation benefits, double-time for working holidays, and earned wage access. In addition, for our full-time cooks, we match 20% of the first 6% contributed for 401(k). If this sounds like the right cooking opportunity for you, apply today!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR / COOK

As a Food Service Coordinator / Cook, you are vital to the mission of our assisted living community. The delicious and wholesome food you prepare helps our residents feel cared for and supported, which is our goal. Every shift, you arrive on time and immediately get to work preparing the upcoming meal. 40-50 residents await your appetizing cooking. To ensure that they are satisfied, you carefully prep the food, follow the recipe, and assemble it in a pleasing manner. As you serve the meal, you have the chance to interact with our residents and see the pleased smiles on their faces when they receive what you've made. Afterward, you clean the kitchen, leaving it spotless and orderly for the next meal's prep. It's a busy shift but nothing is more satisfying to you than a job well done. You love being part of a team that ensures a high quality of life for our residents!

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certification is preferred.
• Previous cooking experience for large groups

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time
• Shift/ hours vary between 8- and 12-hour shifts
  • 8-hour shifts typically run 6 AM - 2:30 PM or 10 AM - 6:30 PM
  • 12-hour shifts run 6 AM - 6:30 PM

This position does require a commitment of every other weekend.

ABOUT COLUMBIA COTTAGE

Columbia Cottage is a premier assisted living community that offers ten levels of care and a warm, home-like setting for our senior residents. We are a thriving, unique community of residents and staff who are dedicated to supporting each other in living each day to its fullest. Our team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care while taking the time to learn each resident's personal preferences and desires in order to help them get the most out of their daily life at the Cottages. As a result, those who live here always feel valued, cared for, and part of a trusting relationship.

Without a team of dedicated, compassionate people behind us, we cannot care for and serve our residents fully. We appreciate our employees as much as our residents do, for they truly are essential to our success. To thank our staff, we offer them great pay, awesome benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance from within!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY'S TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer