Lead Assistant Cook & Kitchen Ops (Full-Time)

Axia Care Center; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Axia Care Center in New Jersey is hiring a full-time Assistant/Cook to support daily kitchen operations and management tasks. You will assist with meal preparation, portioning, and serving according to established menus and dietary needs.

The role requires leadership and organizational skills, with prior supervisory kitchen experience preferred. The team-oriented environment emphasizes reliability, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory kitchen role or as an assistant manager.
• Cooking/kitchen or dietary service experience preferred.
• Healthcare or long-term care experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.
• Ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen and food-service operations.
• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal service.
• Follow all food-safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and kitchen supplies.
• Support daily operations and staff as needed.
• Help ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Food safety

Reliability

Punctuality

Instruction following

Job description

Axia Care Center in New Jersey is hiring a full-time Assistant/Cook to support daily kitchen operations and management tasks. You will assist with meal preparation, portioning, and serving according to established menus and dietary needs.

The role requires leadership and organizational skills, with prior supervisory kitchen experience preferred. The team-oriented environment emphasizes reliability, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols.