PT Food Service Coordinator /Cook

Columbia Cottage; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation benefits

Double-time for holidays

Earned wage access

401(k) match (20% of first 6%)

Job summary

Columbia Cottage in Collegeville, PA seeks a Food Service Coordinator / Cook to prepare meals for our assisted living community. This role involves cooking for residents, following recipes, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Part-time shifts include 8- to 12-hour options, with early morning starts and weekend commitments. ServSafe is preferred.

You will work in a supportive environment, interact with residents, and contribute to a high quality of life for those we serve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents following recipes and dietary requirements.
• Serve meals to residents and interact with them in a warm, supportive manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen after each shift.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Are you reliable and dedicated? Do you possess excellent time management skills? Can you self-initiate tasks and work well under limited supervision? Are you self-motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this cooking position!

Columbia Cottage in Collegeville, PA is looking to hire a Food Service Coordinator /Cook to prepare meals for our assisted living community. Do you enjoy having an appreciative audience for your cooking? Would you like to work in a supportive environment? Do you want a fulfilling job where you get to use your talents and abilities to help others? If so, please read on!

This cooking position earns a competitive wage starting at $20/hour, depending on experience and education. We provide amazing benefits and perks for both full-time and part-time positions on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, eligibility for vacation benefits, double-time for working holidays, and earned wage access. In addition, for our full-time cooks, we match 20% of the first 6% contributed for 401(k).

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR / COOK

As a Food Service Coordinator / Cook, you are vital to the mission of our assisted living community. The delicious and wholesome food you prepare helps our residents feel cared for and supported, which is our goal. Every shift, you arrive on time and immediately get to work preparing the upcoming meal. 40-50 residents await your appetizing cooking. To ensure that they are satisfied, you carefully prep the food, follow the recipe, and assemble it in a pleasing manner. As you serve the meal, you have the chance to interact with our residents and see the pleased smiles on their faces when they receive what you've made. Afterward, you clean the kitchen, leaving it spotless and orderly for the next meal's prep. It's a busy shift but nothing is more satisfying to you than a job well done. You love being part of a team that ensures a high quality of life for our residents!

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certification is preferred.
• Previous cooking experience for large groups, catering experience is a huge plus!

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time
• Shift/ hours vary between 8- and 12-hour shifts
  • 8-hour shifts typically run 6 AM - 2:30 PM or 10 AM - 6:30 PM
  • 12-hour shifts run 6 AM - 6:30 PM

This position does require a commitment of every other weekend.

ABOUT COLUMBIA COTTAGE

Columbia Cottage is a premier assisted living community that offers ten levels of care and a warm, home‑like setting for our senior residents. We are a thriving, unique community of residents and staff who are dedicated to supporting each other in living each day to its fullest. Our team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care while taking the time to learn each resident's personal preferences and desires in order to help them get the most out of their daily life at the Cottages. As a result, those who live here always feel valued, cared for, and part of a trusting relationship.

Without a team of dedicated, compassionate people behind us, we cannot care for and serve our residents fully. We appreciate our employees as much as our residents do, for they truly are essential to our success. To thank our staff, we offer them great pay, awesome benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance from within!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY'S TEAM?

Equal Opportunity Employer