Line Cook: Predictable Hours & Path to Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Onsite medical centers

Work-life balance

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks a Line Cook to prepare and cook menu items, follow recipes and food safety standards, and contribute to a dining experience residents look forward to every day.

You will work alongside fellow cooks and culinary leadership, maintain a clean workstation, and help deliver high-quality meals with a schedule that supports work-life balance and growth opportunities.

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, hot kitchens to cold storage.
• Follow recipes and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items using proper techniques and recipes.
• Execute cook-to-order meals with consistent quality and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Work side-by-side with fellow cooks, sous chefs, and culinary leadership.
• Contribute to a dining experience that residents look forward to.

Skills

Cook-to-order experience

Teamwork

Food safety standards

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Job description

Erickson Senior Living's Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ seeks a Line Cook to prepare and cook menu items, follow recipes and food safety standards, and contribute to a dining experience residents look forward to every day.

You will work alongside fellow cooks and culinary leadership, maintain a clean workstation, and help deliver high-quality meals with a schedule that supports work-life balance and growth opportunities.