Part-Time Cook: Nutritious Meals for Seniors

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Eden East is seeking a reliable Cook for part-time hours to prepare nutritious meals for residents. You will follow established recipes, maintain safety and sanitation, and support a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

Flexibility to cover AM and PM shifts is required, with every-other weekend off. Training and teamwork with dietary staff ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals in accordance with established recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines.
• Set up workstations with all required ingredients, equipment, and supplies before meal preparation.
• Wash, chop, measure, and prepare ingredients to ensure efficient food production.
• Cook food using a variety of techniques, including grilling, baking, roasting, steaming, sautéing, and boiling.
• Monitor food during preparation and cooking to ensure proper taste, texture, quality, and temperature.
• Plate and garnish meals with attention to presentation, consistency, and portion control.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, workstations, and food storage areas.
• Properly label, rotate, and store food and ingredients following FIFO practices.
• Monitor food quality and freshness, discarding items that do not meet quality standards.
• Assist with inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying management when stock is running low.
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to ensure timely meal service and resident satisfaction.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Follow recipes

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen tools

Job description

Eden East is seeking a reliable Cook for part-time hours to prepare nutritious meals for residents. You will follow established recipes, maintain safety and sanitation, and support a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

Flexibility to cover AM and PM shifts is required, with every-other weekend off. Training and teamwork with dietary staff ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and resident satisfaction.