Line Cook

Ericksonseniorlivingcareers; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with 3% match

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living at Lantern Hill in New Providence, New Jersey is seeking a Line Cook to support our Signature Dining Programs with à la minute cooking and chef‑inspired dishes.

The role offers an evening shift, weekends and holidays, with competitive pay and benefits. You will prepare meals, ensure plating quality, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of cook-to-order experience.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize culinary skills to create high-quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

Skills

Cook-to-order

Teamwork

Culinary skills

Job description

Location:

Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Line Cook if you're passionate about great food, teamwork, and have culinary experience. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to our innovative Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and crafting chef-inspired dishes.

What we offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm.
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• Compensation: Between $21.00 - $26.00 per hour. Commensurate with experience.

Schedule:

Full Time Evening Shift (out by 9PM!)

With Weekends& Holiday Availability

How you will make an impact

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize your culinary skills to create high-quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

What you will need

• Minimum of 1 year of cook-to-order experience.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.