Full-Time Cook - Flavorful Meals for Senior Living

Foundry Commercial; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro Living Harrington Park is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our dining team in an assisted living community. The role focuses on preparing high-quality, flavorful meals that enhance residents’ daily dining experience.

The Cook will work 11:30am–8:00pm, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Experience as a line/prep/kitchen cook is welcome; strong teamwork and safety practices are essential for providing nutritious, beautifully presented meals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible/adaptable and able to work as part of a team.
• Must have good time management and safety awareness.
• Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
• Community Drug Free Workplace; subject to drug-free policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, colorful, well-presented meals for residents.
• Supervise the kitchen under the Dining Services Director/Lead Cook.
• Follow approved recipes, budgets, and company policies.
• Assist with washing dishes and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and prevention of illness.
• Assist residents and staff in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allegro Living Harrington Park is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our dining team in an assisted living community. The role focuses on preparing high-quality, flavorful meals that enhance residents’ daily dining experience.

The Cook will work 11:30am–8:00pm, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Experience as a line/prep/kitchen cook is welcome; strong teamwork and safety practices are essential for providing nutritious, beautifully presented meals.