Kosher Line Cook - Senior Living Kitchen

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Fun

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Waiver

Life Insurance

MetLaw

Job summary

Lions Gate CCRC Senior Living in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a dependable Line Cook to join our Dietary Services team. You will prepare meals to established recipes, maintain a clean kitchen, and work with dietary staff in a fast-paced, restaurant-style setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, ability to follow recipes and portion control, and a willingness to work a full-time schedule including every other weekend in a kosher kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of cooking or food preparation experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain portion control, and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule, including every other weekend.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals and food items according to established recipes, preparation guidelines, and portion sizes.
• Complete daily food preparation tasks while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Set up and stock the cookline with the necessary food products, supplies, and utensils prior to meal service.
• Follow production screens and instructions provided through the POS system to ensure accurate and timely meal preparation.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices throughout all kitchen operations.
• Follow the department’s clean-as-you-go policy to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties in accordance with departmental procedures and established standards.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff and other dietary team members to support efficient meal service.
• Assist other cooks and dietary staff as needed to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Strictly follow all applicable kosher dietary laws and kitchen procedures to maintain the integrity of the kosher environment at our Jewish senior living community.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes & portion control

Teamwork & communication

Full-time schedule incl. weekends

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 years cooking/food prep experience

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Lions Gate CCRC Senior Living in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a dependable Line Cook to join our Dietary Services team. You will prepare meals to established recipes, maintain a clean kitchen, and work with dietary staff in a fast-paced, restaurant-style setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, ability to follow recipes and portion control, and a willingness to work a full-time schedule including every other weekend in a kosher kitchen.