Full-Time Cook — Meaningful Meals, Excellent Benefits

United Methodist Communities; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

E-Learning

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Employer Match Retirement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Bristol Glen, a UMC community in Newton, NJ, is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals with attention to quality, temperature, and presentation. This full-time role runs 5:30am–2pm, five days a week with alternating weekends, offering meaningful work in a mission-driven setting.

Starting pay ranges from $18.35 to $19.65 per hour, based on experience, and eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, generous PTO,

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cooking and meal preparation experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals with consistent taste and presentation.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and cost-effective production.
• Support dining operations including catering and events.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking and meal preparation

Attention to food safety

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bristol Glen, a UMC community in Newton, NJ, is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals with attention to quality, temperature, and presentation. This full-time role runs 5:30am–2pm, five days a week with alternating weekends, offering meaningful work in a mission-driven setting.

Starting pay ranges from $18.35 to $19.65 per hour, based on experience, and eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, generous PTO,