PREP COOK

Witt/Kieffer; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,892,960; Part time

Job summary

Job Haines Home For Aged People is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations in a long-term care facility. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and mandatory ServSafe certification. Experience in food prep and knowledge of safety standards are preferred, with reading, writing and speaking English required.

The position offers a part-time schedule (11:30AM-7:30PM) and opportunities to contribute to resident nutrition and meal service within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification is mandatory.
• Associate degree in culinary arts, culinary science, or specialized culinary training preferred.
• Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
• Previous experience in a long‑term facility preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and maintaining an organized work station.
• Provide a supportive role to keep the kitchen running efficiently, while following recipes and food safety standards.
• Wash, chop, measure, and portion ingredients; ensure safe, nutritious food preparation.
• Measure, portion, and label ingredients to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
• Prepare items according to recipes and prep lists, including basic cooking tasks like parboiling and sauce reduction.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and tools needed for service.
• Label, stock, rotate and store ingredients to ensure freshness and easy access.
• Manage inventory and label food to comply with regulations.
• Assist with special/therapeutic diet trays and ensure food meets nutritional standards.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate needs to Cook/Supervisor.
• Organize, label and rotate stock in pantries and refrigerators.
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area; dishwashing and sanitation as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Work closely with Cook and Food Service Supervisor to keep prep on schedule.
• Support kitchen team during service and assist with end-of-shift cleanup.
• Serve breakfast and lunch meals.
• Attend required in‑service training programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Associates degree in culinary arts/science or related training

Job description

EOE Statement JOB HAINES HOME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. We shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a known disability or pregnancy-related condition, or those with sincerely-held religious beliefs, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship or would pose a direct threat of danger to the individual or others.

About the Organization Job Haines Home

Facility Mission and Philosophy

The Job Haines Home is a non‑profit, non‑sectarian home for the purpose of providing care for elderly people while maintaining their sense of dignity and security. To provide 'relief of poor and aged persons of both sexes, who by sickness, casualty or other causes be rendered incapable of attending their usual occupation or calling.'* Quoted from the 1897 Certificate of Corporation. The philosophy of the Job Haines Home is to deliver services in such a way so as to provide a high quality of life for its residents by fostering the residents' right to exercise their independence, individual personal expression and choice. The management of the Home recognizes that individuals have special needs and strives to meet those needs while assuring that their dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

Category Cook

Description

PREP COOK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervisor:

COOK

Status: PART TIME

Shift: 11:30AM-7:30PM

Qualifications:

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalency. ServSafe Certification is Mandatory. Associate degree in culinary arts, culinary science, or specialized culinary training preferred. Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred. Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred. Previous experience in a long‑term facility preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to support daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and maintaining an organized work station. Provide a supportive role to keep the kitchen running efficiently, while following recipes and food safety standards.

Functions:

Ability to wash, chop, measure, and portion ingredients such as produce, meats and seasonings and ensure safe, nutritious food preparation.

Ability to measure, portion, and label ingredients to ensure consistency and minimize waste.

Ability to prepare items according to recipes and prep lists, including basic cooking tasks like parboiling and sauce reduction.

Ability to setup workstations with ingredients and tools needed for service.

Ability to label, stock, rotate and store ingredients properly to ensure freshness and easy access.

Ability to manage inventory and label food to comply with Federal, State, and Facility specific regulations.

Ability to assist with special/therapeutic diet trays and ensure food meets nutritional standards.

Ability to monitor ingredient levels and communicate needs to Cook or Food Service Supervisor.

Ability to organize, label and rotate stock in pantries and refrigerators.

Ability to maintain a clean and organized prep area, including proper food storage.

Ability to clean dishes, utensils, and work areas throughout the shift.

Ability to sanitize surfaces and dispose of waste according to food safety standards.

Ability to follow all food safety, sanitation, nutrition, food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

Ability to work closely with Cook and Food Service Supervisor to keep food prep on schedule.

Ability to support kitchen team during service and assist with end‑of‑shift cleanup.

Ability to serve breakfast and lunch meals.

Ability to carry out assigned duties in a cooperative manner.

Ability to attend required in‑service training programs.

Ability to observe all facility policies and procedures, including infection control, fire prevention and safety.

Ability to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

Ability to follow Resident's Rights policies at all times. This includes the ability to maintain the confidentiality of resident care information.

Ability to report all unsafe/hazardous conditions to your supervisor or his/her designate immediately.

Ability to perform other related duties as directed by your supervisor or his/her designate.

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO KEEP YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION AS COMPLETE AS POSSIBLE. HOWEVER, IT IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM. THE OMISSION OF SPECIFIC STATEMENTS OF DUTIES DOES NOT EXCLUDE THEM FROM THE POSITION IF THE WORK IS SIMILAR, RELATED OR IS A LOGICAL ASSIGNMENT TO THE POSITION.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of a mechanical device):

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must be able to lift and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Hiring Manager(s) Lisa A Alicea

Location Job Haines Home For Aged People

Open Date 6/26/2026

Position PREP COOK

Req Number COO-26-00003

Shift Days

Position Requirements

Created By Lisa A Alicea

This position is currently accepting applications.