Resident Dining Cook - Safe, Tasty & Compassionate

Complete Care at Green Acres; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

ion insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Complete Care at Green Acres in Toms River, NJ is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. You will prepare meals according to menus, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and ensure timely service during meal times.

The role emphasizes high-quality food preparation, proper portioning, and adherence to recipes while supporting a friendly dining environment for residents and staff. This position offers stability and opportunities for growth within our care facility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the food services director.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas

Skills

Cook experience

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food services certification (a plus)

Tools

Cookware & cooking appliances

Job description

Complete Care at Green Acres in Toms River, NJ is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. You will prepare meals according to menus, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and ensure timely service during meal times.

The role emphasizes high-quality food preparation, proper portioning, and adherence to recipes while supporting a friendly dining environment for residents and staff. This position offers stability and opportunities for growth within our care facility.