Line Cook — High-Volume Kitchen, Growth Path

erickson; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Volunteer hours

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Onsite medical centers

401k with 3% match

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, is seeking a Line Cook to join a high-volume dining team serving 300+ guests nightly. You will prepare and cook menu items, follow recipes and food safety standards, and contribute to a dining experience residents look forward to.

This role offers a predictable schedule with early evenings, a chance to grow into supervisory roles, and benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401k with a 3% match, and an onsite

Qualifications

• At least 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 and cook menu items using proper techniques, recipes, and food safety standards
• Execute cook-to-order meals with consistent quality, portioning, and presentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation
• Work side-by-side with fellow cooks, sous chefs, and culinary leadership during service
• Contribute to a dining experience that keeps residents coming back

Skills

Cook-to-order experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Erickson Senior Living's Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, is seeking a Line Cook to join a high-volume dining team serving 300+ guests nightly. You will prepare and cook menu items, follow recipes and food safety standards, and contribute to a dining experience residents look forward to.

This role offers a predictable schedule with early evenings, a chance to grow into supervisory roles, and benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401k with a 3% match, and an onsite