Full-Time Cook: HACCP‑Aware Kitchen & Menu Prep

Encore Parkside; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Parkside is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join the kitchen team. You will follow sanitation protocols, prepare meals per standardized recipes and dietary orders, and ensure on-time production while maintaining HACCP records.

The role requires knowledge of batch cooking, strong attention to detail, and flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and weekends. Maintain confidentiality of resident information and uphold safety policies in Encore Village.

Qualifications

• Must have a state sanitation certificate.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Knowledge of batch cooking and standard recipes.
• Knowledge of sanitation, foodborne illness, and cross-contamination policies.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to follow written instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays, weekends as assigned.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate daily.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to sanitation and food handling protocols.
• Preparation of food per sanitary regulations and policies.
• Assigned pre-meal preparation.
• Ensure food prepared according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Maintain temperature charts and HACCP records.
• Distribute production on time and in required quantities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment.
• Assist in development of new menu items with Sous Chef/Manager.
• Notify Sous Chef/Manager of inventory requirements in a timely manner.
• Assist in directing kitchen staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and staff records.
• Follow dietary procedures and Encore Village safety policies.
• Present a professional appearance and hygiene; participate in trainings.
• Ensure food prep and storage areas are clean and properly arranged.

Skills

Batch cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Written instructions

Flexible schedule

Education

State sanitation certificate

ServeSafe certification

Job description

Encore Parkside is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join the kitchen team. You will follow sanitation protocols, prepare meals per standardized recipes and dietary orders, and ensure on-time production while maintaining HACCP records.

The role requires knowledge of batch cooking, strong attention to detail, and flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and weekends. Maintain confidentiality of resident information and uphold safety policies in Encore Village.